Graduate Practical Nurse (GPN)

Job Description

Job Description

Graduate Practical Nurse (GPN)

Part Time | Evening (6pm - 10pm) | Friday, Saturday and Sunday

Pay: $24/hr to $25.80/hr (Based on experience)

PLUS shift differentials: +$1.75/hr evenings, +$1.50/hr nights, +$1/hr weekends)

Why Work for Brethren Care Village:

• Supportive, team-oriented culture with opportunities for growth
• Tuition reimbursement (LPN/RN advancement) + scholarship opportunities
• Generous PTO + 7 paid holidays
• 401(k) with company match
• Full-time benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, FSA, Life Insurance
• FREE access to pool & fitness center
• Discounted meals & cell phone plans
• Career advancement & leadership development opportunities

What You'll Do as a GPN: Graduate Practical Nurse:

• Maintains the standards of nursing care and implements the policies and procedures of the facilities nursing department including skin grids and treatments, preventative skin plans, preventative fall plans, incident reports and admission paperwork.
• Attends team care conferences as needed.
• Provides oral instructions to nursing assistants.
• Assesses residents and records all pertinent information in resident's records.
• Document administration of medications according to facility policies and procedures.
• Functions as team leader and supervisor.
• Supplies and interprets information, supports decisions, and facilitates communications with residents and their families, and nursing assistants and support staff.
• Assures that resident's call lights are answered.
• Receives and records oral telephone medication and treatment orders from physicians/physician 's offices.
• Reports changes in resident's health status to physician, resident, and/or responsible party.
• Performs daily tasks in accordance with infection control and standard precaution policies and procedures.
• Follows policies and procedures related to body mechanics and lift systems.
• Assures residents individual care plans are being followed by reviewing nursing assistant assignment sheets.
• Assures nursing assistant are completing their required documentation before shift ending including service check off lists, Restorative Care and Intake and Output records.
• Assures rounds are being done with shift to shift change to prevent conflict

Requirements for a GPN: Graduate Practical Nurse?

• Current and Valid CPR certification or willingness to obtain upon hire required.
• Strong leadership skills and/or previous experience are preferred.
• Strong Customer Service skills required.
• Onsite presence required.

Why Join Brethren Care Village?

At Brethren Care Village , you're more than an employee-you're part of a mission-driven team dedicated to compassionate, individualized care. As a Christian-based senior living community , we've proudly served since 1972, offering a full continuum of care including memory care, assisted living, therapy services, and more.

Our team is guided by our core values: Compassion, Attitude of Excellence, Respect, Integrity, Nurturing, and Giving -and we bring those values to life every day for both residents and employees.

We recognize the success of our Mission relies on the hard work and dedication of our team members.

Brethren Care Village is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability or veteran status.

This position description contains the major responsibilities required to perform this job. These responsibilities may change at any time to better meet the needs of our clients, residents, or agency.