Licensed Practical Nurse

Description

Do you have a passion for healthcare and want to make a difference in someone’s life? Thrive More of NC
- Brookridge located in Winston-Salem, NC is seeking a qualified Licensed Practical Nurses to join our team. We are looking for someone who will uphold our core values of providing exceptional care to our residents.

• 12 hour shifts
• Wednesday
  - Friday or Friday
  - Sunday 7am - 7pm
• Overtime Available
• Weekend availability

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) provides basic nursing care to residents under the supervision of a nursing leader. Responsible for nursing care according to physicians instructions in compliance with established nursing techniques, procedures, and administrative policies, and promoting a safe, clean, and supportive environment for residents.

• Provide nursing care to residents according to physician orders and established procedures, including administering medications and treatments and documenting care accurately.
• Assess, observe, and report residents’ physical and mental conditions to appropriate nursing staff, participating in the development and implementation of individualized care plans.
• Assist residents with activities of daily living (ADLs), including bathing, grooming, dressing, toileting, feeding, and mobility support (repositioning, turning, transferring, and ambulation).
• Measure, record, and monitor vital signs and other clinical indicators, ensuring timely and accurate documentation in electronic health records.
• Coach and support nursing assistants and ancillary staff, ensuring compliance with facility policies and quality standards.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and sanitary environment for residents, co-workers, and visitors, following infection control protocols and facility safety procedures.
• Respond promptly to emergencies and initiate appropriate life-saving measures when necessary.
• Provide emotional support, education, and guidance to residents, families, and staff while upholding resident rights and confidentiality.
• Participate in admissions, transfers, discharges, staff meetings, and in-service training as assigned to ensure continuity and quality of care.
• Comply with all company policies, procedures, and applicable laws, including HIPAA and the Code of Conduct, completing required training and reporting concerns promptly.
• This position is designated as essential to the operations of the organization. Team members in this role may be required to report into work (on-site at the community) during emergencies, inclement weather, or other situations when the organization remains operational.

• Always required to stand, walk, and assist residents.
• Frequently required to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Frequently required to bend, reach, push, and pull.
• Occasionally required to lift or assist in lifting individuals over 100 pounds with team or equipment assistance.
• Occasionally required to kneel or crouch.
• Visual acuity to observe resident condition and read charts.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Always works indoors in resident-living area.
• Frequently exposed to bodily fluids and communicable diseases; PPE provided.
• Frequently works near residents experiencing physical or emotional distress.
• Occasionally exposed to strong odors, cleaning chemicals, and medical waste.
• Occasionally works in noisy environments due to equipment and alarms.
• Rarely works outdoors or in non-clinical areas.

• High school diploma or equivalent (GED) required.
• Graduate of accredited Practical Nursing Program, required.
• Actively registered with the North Carolina Board of Nursing, and in good standing, required.
• Current…