Regional LPN

Overview

We are hiring a Regional LPN to support workforce operations and provide skilled technical nursing services at our centers in the region.

The role includes night‑shift availability, competitive hourly pay of $35/hr for the first 60 days, and a full‑time conversion bonus after 60 days.

• Medical/Dental/Vision
• Excellent 401k plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vacation, Holiday, and Sick Time
• Long and Short‑Term Disability
• Employee Assistance Program
• Life Insurance
• Referral Bonuses
• DiversICARE employee hardship fund
• Pay advancement program – OnShift Wallet

• Responsible for daily nursing operations of a specific unit/wing.
• Performs nursing techniques for comfort and well‑being of residents; checks each resident daily to determine status; ensures residents reach highest attainable level of functioning.
• Prepares equipment and assists physicians during their rounds.
• Administers prescribed medications, orally or by injection; provides treatments using therapeutic equipment; ensures proper handling and storage of medications and controlled substances.
• Observes residents’ reactions to medication and treatment.
• Observes, records, and reports changes in residents’ condition to supervisor and attending physician.
• Maintains residents’ medical record by documentation, as required by policy.
• Assists in planning, supervising, and instructing CNAs; assigns daily work assignments to ensure positive outcomes for residents.
• Implements and maintains utilized policies.
• Ensures that safe work practices are utilized.
• Ensures proper infection control techniques are utilized.
• Assists in the Continuous Quality Improvement Program and ensures follow‑up occurs.
• Reports accurately to oncoming shift Charge LPNs regarding changes in resident status and follow‑up needs.
• Provides input for CNA performance evaluations.
• Coaches, counsels, and disciplines CNAs as needed; ensures personnel policies are followed.
• Recommends staffing, equipment, and supply needs to DNS.
• Responsible for capturing charges for supplies issued to residents on that unit.
• Participates in care‑planning process and ensures the nursing component is implemented.
• Ensures the rights of residents are respected; coordinates with other departments and ensures residents are taken to activities, etc.
• Other duties as assigned by Supervisor or the Director of Nursing Services.
• Must be able to travel to any center within the region/company.
• Must be available to work overtime up to double shifts.

• Has a current, unrestricted license by the State Board of Nursing, as an LPN/LVN.
• Must have the ability to lead and motivate subordinates.
• Ability to perform a variety of duties characterized by frequent change, as work schedule will change on a daily basis.
• Able to work intimately with residents, physicians, and staff.
• Capable of working to nursing standards.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills; has an interest in serving residents.
• Valid driver’s license and current auto insurance required.

Diversicare is committed to being an equal opportunity employer. Diversicare does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including gender identity), national origin, age, or disability, sexual orientation, citizenship, marital status, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.