Licensed Practical Nurse

Job Summary

**$3,000 sign-on bonus for full-time employment (1-year commitment required)**

We are currently seeking a highly qualified *Licensed Practical Nurse *to join our growing healthcare team. In this position, you will provide direct nursing care to residents in a long term care/skilled nursing environment and tend to their needs. You should be highly committed to best practices, knowledgeable of compliance requirements, and able to perform well within a team environment. You should be able to follow health and safety guidelines faithfully and consistently. A character of compassion and sincerity coupled with strong communication skills are a must. We offer unique benefits as well as traditional benefits, a fun and collaborative working environment that is focused on resident care.

Duties and Responsibilities
Monitor and assess resident conditions and their needs to provide the best care and advice possible.
Observe and interpret resident symptoms and communicate them to physicians.
Provide psychological support as needed
Resolve and/or report on residents needs or issues
Prepare residents for examinations and perform necessary routine diagnostic checks (e.g. monitor pulse, blood pressure, oxygen, temperature, provide medications and injections, etc.) and chart accordingly
Accurately monitor and record data regarding residents conditions; document all provided care services
Function well during stressful situations to treat healthcare emergencies
Delegate and administer workloads as needed by the team
Follow all care regulations and standards
Work within and cooperate with a interdisciplinary team to achieve the best patient care possible
Supervise and direct support nursing staff on your designated unit
Provide 'on call' services to nursing staff per schedule by administrator

Requirements and Qualifications
BS or diploma in nursing
Obtain and maintain CPR certification
Obtain and maintain DPS Fingerprint Clearance Card
Active Nursing license
In-depth knowledge of health and safety guidelines and procedures and willingness to follow them at all times
A team player with excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Responsibility and compassion
Evidence of continued learning to maintain proficiency of professional and technical emerging knowledge
Exceptional problem solving, prioritizing, and multitasking skills

EOE

Pay: $26.35 - $33.35 per hour

License/Certification:
* LPN license (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

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