LPN​/Licensed Practical Nurse

Sign-On Bonuses

• Full‑time registered nurses: $5,000
• Part‑time registered nurses: $2,500

• Medical, Vision, & Dental
• 401K
• Voluntary Benefits
• Sick and Vacation Time package
• Holiday Pay

As a LPN / Licensed Practical Nurse you are instrumental in improving the lives of our residents!

• Provide quality nursing care to Guests/Residents in an environment that promotes their rights, dignity and freedom of choice
• Supervise Certified Nurse Aides and all subordinate staff, checking their work to confirm assignments are completed
• Assign all C.N.A’s and other subordinate staff to Guests/Residents
• Assign break times and all regular and special assignments
• Administer all parenteral, intramuscular and sub‑cutaneous injections
• Administer medications within the scope of practice of licensure
• Maintain a current report of narcotics received and used
• Review daily the documentation of the dispensing of controlled substances and narcotics
• Ensure drugs covered by controlled substance laws are verified by inventory
• Place pharmacy orders for and administer all newly prescribed medications and document accordingly
• Carry out direct contemporaneous charting during your shift
• Chart detailed and timely evaluations of each Guest/Resident, reflecting their condition and progress
• Be responsible for all nursing care of assigned Guests/Residents while on duty
• Notify appropriate persons of any significant change in a Guest’s/Resident's condition or any transfer to a hospital
• Ensure Guest/Resident care plans are followed and assess each status according to the care plan
• Round with physicians when needed
• Administer or supervise all treatments prescribed by physicians, including but not limited to pressure ulcer care, Foley catheter care, hot and cold compounds and intravenous therapy (within scope of practice)
• Supervise the serving of prescribed diets and fluids intake, reporting any issues to the physician and DON/ADON immediately
• Be knowledgeable of individual care plans and support the care‑planning process with specific observations of needs, preferences and behavioral changes
• Provide wound care when needed
• Complete medical records documenting care provided and other information in accordance with nursing policies, maintaining strict confidentiality
• Assure that established infection control and standard precaution practices are maintained during care provision
• Follow established safety precautions when performing tasks and using equipment and supplies
• Report all hazardous conditions, damaged equipment and supply issues to appropriate persons
• Maintain the comfort, privacy and dignity of Guests/residents, interacting with them warmly, respectfully and in a caring manner
• Answer and respond to call lights promptly and courteously
• Assist with new admissions, re‑admissions and with the transfer of Guests to different rooms within the facility
• Communicate and interact effectively and tactfully with Guests, visitors, families, peers and supervisors
• Attend and participate in departmental meetings and in‑services as directed
• Direct supervisor responsibilities for Certified Nurse Aides and other personnel assigned
• Regular walking to various locations around the facility while pulling or pushing carts
• Work mostly in Guest/Resident care areas, including occasional outside weather conditions
• May come into contact with patients who may have contagious illnesses
• Regularly required to talk and hear while performing duties
• Position is very active and requires standing, walking, bending, kneeling and stooping on a regular basis
• Rotating shifts, holidays and work during inclement weather will be required
• Safeguard the health, safety and welfare of all Guests/residents by following applicable laws, regulations and nursing policies and procedures

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