Licensed Practical Nurse; LPN

Job Summary

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join our team at Burlington Health & Rehabilitation Center in Burlington, Vermont. As an LPN, you will provide direct nursing care to our residents, supervising the day‑to‑day nursing activities performed by certified nursing assistants in accordance with current federal, state, and local regulations and guidelines. If you are passionate about delivering high‑quality care and supporting our residents' needs, we encourage you to apply for this rewarding opportunity.

• Direct the daily activities of certified nursing assistants in accordance with current regulations and guidelines.
• Ensure that policies and procedures are complied with by nursing personnel assigned.
• Participate in the admission, discharge, and transfers of residents as required.
• Observe for changes in residents' status, notifying the physician and resident's family or representative, and documenting accordingly.
• Transcribe physician orders to medical records and carry out orders as written.
• Prepare and administer medications as per physicians' orders and observe for adverse effects.
• Perform wound treatments as per physicians' orders, observe for changes, and document accordingly.
• Schedule follow‑up appointments for residents and transportation needs as indicated.
• Provide nursing leadership to nursing personnel assigned to the unit.
• Provide direct care skills such as colostomy changes, tube feedings, wound care, suctioning, IV administration, etc. in accordance with current policies and procedures.
• Perform rounds to ensure resident needs are being met and personnel are performing their assigned duties.
• Collaborate with other members of the interdisciplinary team as needed to ensure residents' needs are holistically met.
• Inform appropriate departments of concerns or complaints and file grievances as necessary.
• Report any incidents or unusual occurrences to the supervisor, unit manager, assistant director, or director of nursing and participate in the investigative process as needed.
• Participate in end‑of‑life care as required.
• Ensure that there is adequate stock of medications, supplies, equipment, and notify appropriate personnel of needs.
• Initiate, review, and update care plans as required.
• Promote teamwork, mutual respect, and effective communication.
• Participate in the survey process when inspection surveys arise.

• A Nursing Degree from an accredited college or university or a graduate of an approved LPN/LVN program.
• Prior experience in long‑term care preferred but not required.
• Current unrestricted license as a Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in the practicing state.
• Current CPR certification.

• Competitive wages
• Shift Differentials
• Sign‑on Bonus
• 6 Paid Holidays
• Free Employee Education
• Complimentary Employee Meals
• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Long & short‑term Disability Insurance
• Accrued paid time off – Full‑Time Employees
• 401K

If you are a compassionate and dedicated healthcare professional interested in making a difference in the lives of our residents, please apply for this rewarding opportunity. We look forward to hearing from you!