Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Job Summary We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join our team at Burlington Health & Rehabilitation Center in Burlington, Vermont. As an LPN, you will provide direct nursing care to our residents, supervising the day-to-day nursing activities performed by certified nursing assistants in accordance with current federal, state, and local regulations and guidelines. If you are passionate about delivering high-quality care and supporting our residents' needs, we encourage you to apply for this rewarding opportunity. Job Summary We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join our team at Burlington Health & Rehabilitation Center in Burlington, Vermont. As an LPN, you will provide direct nursing care to our residents, supervising the day-to-day nursing activities performed by certified nursing assistants in accordance with current federal, state, and local regulations and guidelines. If you are passionate about delivering high-quality care and supporting our residents' needs, we encourage you to apply for this rewarding opportunity. Responsibilities Directs the daily activities of certified nursing assistants in accordance with current regulations and guidelines Ensures that policies and procedures are complied with by nursing personnel assigned Participates in the admission, discharge, and transfers of residents as required Observes for changes in residents' status, notifying the physician and resident's family or representative, and documenting accordingly Transcribes physician orders to medical records and carries out orders as written Prepares and administers medications as per physicians' orders and observes for adverse effects Performs wound treatments as per physicians' orders, observes for changes, and documents accordingly Schedules follow-up appointments for residents and transportation needs as indicated Provides nursing leadership to nursing personnel assigned to the unit Provides direct care skills such as colostomy changes, tube feedings, wound care, suctioning, IV administration, etc. in accordance with current policies and procedures Performs rounds to ensure resident needs are being met and personnel are performing their assigned duties Collaborates with other members of the interdisciplinary team as needed to ensure residents' needs are holistically met Informs appropriate departments of concerns or complaints and files grievances as necessary Reports any incidents or unusual occurrences to the supervisor, unit manager, assistant director, or director of nursing and participates in the investigative process as needed Participates in end-of-life care as required Ensures that there is adequate stock of medications, supplies, equipment, and notifies appropriate personnel of needs Initiates, reviews, and updates care plans as required Promotes teamwork, mutual respect, and effective communication Participates in the survey process when inspection surveys arise Required Qualifications A Nursing Degree from an accredited college or university or a graduate of an approved LPN/LVN program Prior experience in long-term care preferred but not required Current unrestricted license as a Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in the practicing state Current CPR certification Benefits Package for LPN Competitive wages Shift Differentials Sign-on Bonus 6 Paid Holidays Free Employee Education Complimentary Employee Meals Medical Insurance Dental Insurance Vision Insurance Long & Short-term Disability Insurance Accrued paid time off – Full-Time Employees 401K #J-18808-Ljbffr Stellar Health Group