Licensed Practical Nurse

Cumberland Village Center, part of Genesis Healthcare, is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse to join our Healthcare & Medical Services team. In this role, you will provide direct nursing care to elderly patients in a skilled nursing setting, supporting holistic wellness, rehabilitation, and safety. Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team, administer medications and treatments, monitor patient conditions, and document care accurately. We foster a compassionate, respectful environment that values teamwork, professional growth, and continuous improvement in service quality.

Join us to make a meaningful difference in patient lives every day.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing care to elderly residents in a skilled nursing and rehabilitation setting within LPN scope of practice.
• Administer medications, treatments, and wound care as ordered, monitoring for effectiveness and adverse reactions.
• Perform routine patient assessments, including vital signs and basic physical observations, and report changes in condition promptly.
• Document all nursing care, interventions, and resident responses accurately and timely in the electronic medical record.
• Support development and implementation of individualized care plans in collaboration with RNs and the interdisciplinary team.
• Implement and adhere to infection control, safety, fall-prevention, and skin-integrity protocols to protect residents and staff.
• Educate residents and families about care plans, medications, disease processes, and self-care strategies with empathy and clarity.
• Coordinate with CNAs and other team members to ensure consistent, high-quality daily care and smooth shift handoffs.
• Participate in care conferences, quality improvement initiatives, and training programs to enhance patient outcomes and service quality.
• Promote a respectful, compassionate environment that upholds resident rights, dignity, and person-centered care values.

Required Skills

• Patient assessment
• Medication administration
• Wound care
• Vital signs monitoring
• Electronic Medical Records (EMR) documentation
• Care planning support
• Infection control
• IV therapy (per state scope)
• Patient and family education
• Fall prevention and safety protocols
• Catheter care
• Blood glucose monitoring
• Tracheostomy and oxygen therapy (as applicable)
• Interdisciplinary team collaboration
• Time management
• Report writing and handoff communication