Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) 12 Hour Shifts

Job Description

Job Description

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Sign On Bonus (F/t & P/t only)

Daily Pay!!!

Shifts Available: 12 Hour Day or Night

Summary:

Responsible for oversight of the delivery of care to residents. LPN is responsible for providing direct nursing care under the supervision of a registered nurse (RN) or physician, ensuring that residents receive the highest standard of care in accordance with nursing home policies and state regulations.

Benefits and Perks:

· Health Insurance

· Dental + Vison

· 401k

· Tuition reimbursement through ECPI

· 1.5 Holiday Pay

· 1.5 Overtime Pay for every hour worked over 40 hours per week

· Employee recognition programs

· Daily Pay

· Referral bonus

· Shift Differential (Evening and Night Shift)

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Meet physical and sensory requirements stated below and be able to work in the described environment.

• Participate in process improvement initiatives that improve the customer experience, enhance workflow, and/or improve the work environment.

• Collect information and assist to complete evaluations of residents at admission and discharge.

• Ensure flow of work is completed by CNAs

• Document services rendered to residents.

• Write admission notes or review admission notes and chart additional essential information.

• Make daily rounds to monitor resident care and status or residents.

• Implement care plans for residents in compliance with physician’s orders.

• Follow established nursing policies and procedures.

• Notify resident or legal representative of pending discharge twenty four (24) hours in advance.

• On date of discharge, chart complete discharge summary, to include discharge planning and referrals.

• Promote favorable working conditions and relationships with the administration, medical staff, consultants, other departments, residents, family members, volunteers, agencies, and any other individual or group affiliated with the facility.

• Report disciplinary action that requires immediate attention during your tour of duty to the Director of Nursing, Assistant Director of Nursing and Administrator.

• Document in resident’s chart pertinent information about significant change in resident’s condition.

• Maintain a safe working environment, complying with infection control and body mechanic procedures.

• Inform Central Supply of any supplies that are needed.

• Other special projects and duties, as assigned.

Job Requirements:

• Licensed Nurse with current state license.

• One (1) year related experience preferred.

• Must have a current/active CPR certification.

• Excellent technical and documentation skills.

• Effective verbal and written English communication skills.

• Demonstrated basic to intermediate skills in Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point and Outlook, Internet and Intranet navigation.

• Highest level of professionalism with the ability to maintain confidentiality.

• Ability to communicate at all levels of organization and work well within a team environment in support of company objectives.

• Customer service oriented with the ability to work well under pressure.

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy, excellent organizational skills with ability to prioritize, coordinate and simultaneously maintain multiple projects with high level of quality and productivity.

• Strong analytical and problem solving skills.

• Ability to work with minimal supervision, take initiative and make independent decisions.

• Ability to deal with new tasks without the benefit of written procedures.

• Approachable, flexible and adaptable to change.

• Function independently, and have flexibility, personal integrity, and the ability to work effectively with employees and vendors.

Physical and Sensory Requirements:

• Moderate physical activity:

· Push, pull, move, and/or lift a minimum of fifty (50) pounds to a minimum height of three (3) feet and be able to push, pull, move, and/or carry such weight a minimum distance of fifty (50) feet.

· Standing and/or walking for more than four (4) hours per day.

· Bending and/or stooping for more than one (1) hour at a time.

· Sitting for more than one (1) hour at a time.

· Requires writing and/or computer work with repetitive typing and concentrating on computer screen and/or documents for more than one (1) hour at a time.

About Eastern Healthcare Group:

Eastern Health Group is a family of skilled nursing facilities and rehabilitation centers. We are resident-centered and quality-focused! Our workplace culture is all about uplifting people. We are committed to creating a nurturing, family-like atmosphere where staff develop meaningful relationships with residents and where exceptional patient outcomes are the standard.