Licensed Practical Nurse; LPN

Overview

We are hiring Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) to join our dynamic care team at Lanessa Extended Care in Webster!

Full-time, part-time, and per diem openings on first shift 7a-3p. Up to $5,000 sign-on bonus available! Weekly pay at $35 an hour.

Here at Athena Health Care Systems, our employees are the heart of our organization, and we take immense pride in their dedication. We are not only committed to delivering high-quality care and customer service to our patients and their families, but we also aspire to be the employer of choice. We strive to create a workplace where your skills and talents are nurtured to allow you to grow within the company.

• As a Licensed Practical Nurse, provide direct nursing care under the supervision of the RN to residents and supervise the day-to-day nursing activities performed by the nursing assistants to ensure the highest quality of care at all times.
• Meet the nursing and rehabilitation needs of each resident.
• Maintain current resident care plans on all residents under your care.
• Follow physician’s orders; render and/or assist with complete nursing care, treatments, dressings, and other physician orders.
• Transcribe physician’s orders promptly and accurately.
• Review patient records daily to ensure accuracy and completeness.
• Document comprehensive and complete nursing notes.
• Visit each resident daily to evaluate resident needs.
• Maintain awareness of residents on alert list and document/report unusual findings; contact the physician when necessary.
• Administer medication according to procedure and maintain safe control of all drugs under responsibility.
• Initiate emergency procedures as necessary and demonstrate correct safety techniques.
• Respect and care for facility equipment and avoid waste of supplies.
• Contribute to effective communication and a pleasant working environment; promote positive resident and family relations.
• Comply with facility Privacy Practices Policies & Procedures, protecting residents’ health information.
• Support ongoing growth and expand job knowledge; demonstrate leadership skills.
• Perform other duties assigned by management.

• Must be a graduate of an approved LPN/LVN program.
• Must be CPR certified.
• Must possess a current, unencumbered license to practice as an LPN/LVN in this state.
• A minimum of one (1) year experience in a hospital, long-term care facility or related health care facility is preferable.
• New graduates welcome!
• Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand English.
• Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when warranted.
• Must be able to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies, and the public.
• Must be knowledgeable of nursing and medical practices and procedures, as well as laws and guidelines pertaining to long-term care.
• Must possess leadership and supervisory ability and the willingness to work harmoniously with professional and non-professional personnel.
• Must be able to plan, organize, develop, implement, and interpret programs, goals, policies, and procedures necessary for providing quality care.
• Must possess accurate and comprehensive assessment skills and familiarity with drug actions and interactions.
• Must have knowledge of restorative nursing rehabilitation policies and utilize them appropriately.
• Must have patience, tact, a cheerful disposition, and enthusiasm; willing to handle difficult residents and seek out new methods to improve nursing practices.
• Must be able to communicate effectively with appropriate personnel regarding emergency situations.

Athena Health Care Systems, headquartered in Connecticut, has been a pioneer in delivering exceptional healthcare services since 1984. Operating nursing homes across Connecticut, Massachusetts, and Rhode Island, Athena is a premier provider of skilled nursing centers in Southern New England. We strive to improve residents’ lives and the quality of our environments, creating thriving communities where residents enjoy an enhanced quality of life and employees have a supportive work environment.

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