LPN - Licensed Practical Nurse (New rate starting at $27.25/hour) Nightshift with shift differential

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Williamsburg Health & Rehabilitation Center is now hiring Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) across a variety of part-time and PRN shifts. Our application/questionnaire will allow you the option to share your specific availability.

• Night and Weekend shift differential. We offer experience-based pay!

Why Williamsburg Health & Rehabilitation Center?

Once hired, you'll be working with an award-winning staff comprised of professionals dedicated to maintaining the highest quality of life for our residents while encouraging the support of family, friends, and community. As such, we've been recognized with the following accolades:

• National Quality Award Winner by the American Health Care Association (AHCA).
• Best of Kentucky for four consecutive years (2016-2019) per the Kentucky Association of Health Care Facilities (KAHCF).

The Rewards!

We believe that positive resident experiences begin with positive employee experiences. That's why we're proud to offer:

• Competitive wages -experienced-based pay
• New Night and Weekend Shift differential
• Comprehensive benefits package to include:
  • Health, Vision, & Dental Insurance
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan with Company Match
  • Company Paid Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid Holidays
• Employee celebrations
• Professional recognition
• Career Development Opportunities
  • Educational opportunities with local nursing schools
  • Mentorship/Supervisory promotional opportunities

Job Summary

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty and responsibility satisfactorily. For a complete listing of essential duties, responsibilities, and physical demands, please contact our Human Resources department.

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) is responsible for rendering care in assigned area in terms of individualized client needs, according to dependent and independent nursing functions, and conformance with recognized nursing techniques, procedures, and established standards based on the scope of nursing.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty and responsibility satisfactorily.

• Utilize nursing knowledge and skills in the safe implementation of basic preventative therapeutic and rehabilitative nursing care of assigned patient/family as evidenced by documentation and observation of positive patient care outcomes.
• Perform delegated independent nursing functions using established procedures, policies, guidelines and standards.
• Administer medication accurately, observing patient response, as evidenced by documentation in the medical record and lack of negative outcomes.
• Maintain and coordinate communication among patient/significant other, staff and physician as evidenced within medical record, client and health care team feedback.
• Assist in assuring that effective communication exists with patient/significant other as reflected in the plan of care. Give punctual change of shift report consisting of pertinent and relevant information for assigned patients.
• Work collaboratively with other members of the health care team in coordination of the patient's care as evidenced by other department feedback.
• Use available written and AV materials specific to patient condition or disease. Utilize appropriate teaching methods such as one-on-one and group instruction, demonstration or discussion.
• Assist patients, family members or other clients with concern and empathy; respect their confidentiality and privacy and communicate with them in a courteous and respectful manner.
• Answer and refer telephone calls or other inquires to ensure accurate and timely communications are facilitated.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Personal Effectiveness/Credibility
• Stress Management /Composure.
• Teamwork Orientation.
• Technical Capacity.
• Initiative
• Flexibility
• Ethical Conduct.
• Customer/Client Focus.

Physical Demands and Abilities

• Frequent lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, stooping, bending, turning and stretching. Finger and hand dexterity required. Visual and hearing acuity essential.
• Must frequently lift or move residents and objects weighing over 50 pounds.
• Is subject to falls, burns from equipment, odors, etc. throughout the shift.
• Is subject to exposure to infectious waste, diseases, conditions, etc.
• Must be able to assist with the evacuation of residents.
• Must be able to relate to and work with ill, disabled, elderly within the facility.
• Frequently works in a well-lit or dimly-lit, tempered room.

Other Requirements

• May be required to attend activities outside the facility to stay abreast of new developments, best practices, and statutory and regulatory changes.
• May be required to work holidays
• Maintain the confidentiality of all resident care information.
• Pursuant to the Drug Free Workplace Act of 1988, all employees must remain drug free and alcohol free when reporting to work, while at work and while engaged in any work related activities.
• Comply with all Healthcare Act rules and regulations and any related laws and regulations.

EOE

We are committed to ensure fair and equal treatment for everyone we employ and as such, we are a proud Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity and believe employment, training, and promotional opportunities should be available to all persons without regard to race, color, gender (including gender nonconformity, gender identity, status as a transgender individual, and sexual orientation), sex (including pregnancy), age, religion, national origin, ethnicity, physical or mental disability, genetic information, political affiliation, protected veteran status or membership in the armed services, or any other consideration that is protected by applicable federal, state, and local law.

Qualifications

Education

Required

High School or better.

Experience

Preferred

Prior experience in long-term care is preferred.

Licenses & Certifications

Required

Licensed Practical Nurse

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