Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

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 include:

• Health insurance
• Dental + vision
• 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 and 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.