Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Job Description

Job Description

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Facility: Jefferson City Health and Rehabilitation Center
Starting Wages for Full Time: $26.75-$32.75 per Hour

Shifts: 2nd and 3rd shift available, both 8 hour and 12 hour shifts available

Whether you're a newly licensed graduate, an experienced staff nurse, or somewhere in between, we invite you to apply and be part of a team that truly values your contribution. We offer leading market wages and are committed to fostering a workplace where growth, teamwork, and patient-centered care are at the forefront. At the end of each day, knowing that you’ve made a meaningful impact in the lives of our residents will be your greatest reward.

Why Choose Jefferson City Healthcare?

• Employee Focus : We foster a positive culture where employees feel valued, trusted, and have opportunities for growth.
• Employee Recognition: Regular acknowledgement and celebration of individual and team achievements.
• Career Development: Opportunities for learning, training, and advancement to help you grow professionally.

Compensation?

• FT Starting Wages at $26.75-$32.75 per Hour
• Wage Calculation is based on experience and shift
• Flexible Pay Options: Get paid daily, weekly, or bi-weekly through UKG Wallet.

Key Benefit Package Options?

• Medical Benefits : Affordable medical insurance options through Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield.
• Additional Healthcare Benefits : Dental, vision, and prescription drug insurance options via leading insurance providers.
• Benefits Concierge : Internal company assistance in understanding and utilizing your benefit options.
• Pet Insurance : Three options available
• Education Assistance : Tuition reimbursement and student loan repayment options.
• Retirement Savings with 401K.
• HSA and FSA options
• Unlimited Referral Bonuses .

Start a rewarding and stable career with Jefferson City Healthcare today!

Summary:
The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) coordinates and provides nursing care for residents and provides supervision and guidance to clinical staff members.

Qualifications:

Education:

• Graduate of accredited LPN/LNV school of nursing.

Licenses/Certification:

• Valid LPN/LVN license in the state employed.
• Valid CPR certification.

Experience:

• One year experience in nursing preferred.

Job Functions:

• Documents the resident’s condition and nursing needs.

• Accurately and promptly implements physicians’ orders.

• Assigns nursing care to team members in accordance with the resident’s needs and the person’s capabilities and qualifications.

• Supervises, directs, and evaluates junior staff members and CNAs.

• Administers medications and performs treatments for assigned residents, and documents that treatment as required by Company, and local, state and federal rules and regulations.

• Participates in orientation and in-service training for personnel.

• Ensures that supplies are utilized economically and equipment is clean and maintained in a safe manner.

• Reports and records pertinent observations and reactions regarding residents.

• Coordinates nursing care of residents when scheduled for therapy or procedures by other departments.

• Interviews applicants and recommends hires. Participates in counseling, disciplinary action and termination of staff, to extent permitted by state practice act.

• Supervises nursing unit, which includes scheduling and directing the nursing staff to extent permitted by state practice act.

• Assures that inventory and supplies are maintained on the unit and communicates need for housekeeping, maintenance, or dietary assistance.

• Performs other tasks as assigned.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Skilled in directing and motivating the workforce.

• Ability to work cooperatively as a member of a team.

• Ability to communicate effectively with residents and their family members, and at all levels of the organization.

• Ability to react decisively and quickly in emergency situations.

• Knowledge of training techniques for clinical staff.

• Ability to maintain confidentiality.