Regional LPN

Overview

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At Diversicare we understand the contributions of every team member are the parts that make up the whole. We appreciate them for the work they do each day to showcase their talents and gifts.

Are you a LPN that is ready to take your talents on the road We are hiring a Regional LPN for the centers in the region.

As a Regional LPN you will provide workforce support to assigned centers within the region. At the assigned center you will render skilled technical nursing services to residents within an assigned unit in support of medical care staff RN staff and will supervise CNAs to ensure a high quality of care is provided to all residents.

Full Time Benefits include:

• Medical/Dental/Vision
• Excellent 401k plan
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Vacation Holiday and Sick Time
• Long and Short Term Disability
• Employee Assistance Program
• Life Insurance
• Referral Bonuses
• DiversICARE - employee hardship fund
• Pay advancement program - OnShift Wallet

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Diversicare provides post-acute care services to patients and residents at 43 skilled nursing and long-term care centers in five states primarily in the Southeast Midwest and Southwest United States. Together with our team of dedicated healthcare professionals we leverage our diverse strengths to provide each patient and resident with healthcare serves that best meet their needs.

It is Diversicares Mission to Improve every life we touch by providing exceptional healthcare and exceeding expectations.

We are guided to excellence by five Core Values: Integrity Excellence Compassion Teamwork and Stewardship as well as 12 Service Standards.

We build on trust respect customer focus compassion diplomacy appreciation and strong communication skills to shape the culture in our workplace. Diversicare team members play a critical role in fostering an environment of Service Excellence. Our Service Standards are in place to offer support. They lead us to what matters most to our company: creating a warm caring safe and professional environment for our customers and each other.

Our culture of impassioned service delivery is the Diversicare Difference .

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Responsibilities

1. Responsible for daily nursing operations of a specific unit/wing.
2. Performs nursing techniques for the comfort and well-being of the residents; checks each resident daily to determine status; ensures residents reach highest attainable level of functioning.
3. Prepares equipment and assists physicians during their rounds.
4. Administers prescribed medications orally or by injection; provides treatments using therapeutic equipment; ensures proper handling and storage of medications and controlled substances.
5. Observes residents reactions to medication and treatment.
6. Observes records and reports changes in residents condition to supervisor and attending physician.
7. Maintains residents medical record by way of documentation as required by policy.
8. Assists in planning supervising and instructing CNAs; assigns daily work assignments to ensure positive outcomes for residents.
9. Implements and maintains policies are utilized.
10. Ensures that safe work practices are utilized.
11. Ensure proper infection control techniques are utilized.
12. Assists in the Continuous Quality Improvement Program and ensures follow-up occurs.
13. Reports accurately to oncoming shift Charge LPNs regarding change in resident status and follow-up needs.
14. Provides input for CNA performance evaluations.
15. Coaches counsels and disciplines CNAs as needed; ensures personnel policies are followed.
16. Recommends staffing equipment and supply needs to DNS.
17. Responsible for capturing charges for supplies issued to residents on that unit.
18. Participates in care planning process and ensures the nursing component is implemented.
19. Ensures the rights of residents are respected; coordinates with other departments and ensures residents are taken to activities etc.
20. Other duties as assigned by Supervisor or the Director of Nursing Services.
21. Must be able to travel to any center within the region/company.
22. Must be available to work overtime up to double shifts.

Qualifications

1. Has a current unrestricted license by the State Board of Nursing as an LPN/LVN.
2. Must have the ability to lead and motivate subordinates.
3. Ability to perform a variety of duties characterized by frequent change as work schedule will change on a daily basis.
4. Able to work intimately with residents physicians and staff.
5. Capable of working to prescribe nursing standards.
6. Good interpersonal and communication skills; has an interest to perform a service.
7. Valid drivers license and current auto insurance required.

Diversicare is committed to being an equal opportunity employer. Diversicare does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race color religion sex (including gender identity) national origin age or disability sexual orientation citizenship marital status veteran status genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law.