Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Job Description

Job Description

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Job Summary:

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join our team at Burlington Health & Rehabilitation Center in Burlington, Vermont. As an LPN, you will provide direct nursing care to our residents, supervising the day-to-day nursing activities performed by certified nursing assistants in accordance with current federal, state, and local regulations and guidelines. If you are passionate about delivering high-quality care and supporting our residents' needs, we encourage you to apply for this rewarding opportunity.

Responsibilities:

• Directs the daily activities of certified nursing assistants in accordance with current regulations and guidelines

• Ensures that policies and procedures are complied with by nursing personnel assigned

• Participates in the admission, discharge, and transfers of residents as required

• Observes for changes in residents' status, notifying the physician and resident's family or representative, and documenting accordingly

• Transcribes physician orders to medical records and carries out orders as written

• Prepares and administers medications as per physicians' orders and observes for adverse effects

• Performs wound treatments as per physicians' orders, observes for changes, and documents accordingly

• Schedules follow-up appointments for residents and transportation needs as indicated

• Provides nursing leadership to nursing personnel assigned to the unit

• Provides direct care skills such as colostomy changes, tube feedings, wound care, suctioning, IV administration, etc. in accordance with current policies and procedures

• Performs rounds to ensure resident needs are being met and personnel are performing their assigned duties

• Collaborates with other members of the interdisciplinary team as needed to ensure residents' needs are holistically met

• Informs appropriate departments of concerns or complaints and files grievances as necessary

• Reports any incidents or unusual occurrences to the supervisor, unit manager, assistant director, or director of nursing and participates in the investigative process as needed

• Participates in end-of-life care as required

• Ensures that there is adequate stock of medications, supplies, equipment, and notifies appropriate personnel of needs

• Initiates, reviews, and updates care plans as required

• Promotes teamwork, mutual respect, and effective communication

• Participates in the survey process when inspection surveys arise

Required Qualifications:

• A Nursing Degree from an accredited college or university or a graduate of an approved LPN/LVN program

• Prior experience in long-term care preferred but not required

• Current unrestricted license as a Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in the practicing state

• Current CPR certification

Benefits Package for LPN:

• Competitive wages

• Shift Differentials

• Sign-on Bonus

• 6 Paid Holidays

• Free Employee Education

• Complimentary Employee Meals

• Medical Insurance

• Dental Insurance

• Vision Insurance

• Long & Short-term Disability Insurance

• Accrued paid time off – Full-Time Employees

• 401K

How to Apply:

If you are a compassionate and dedicated healthcare professional interested in making a difference in the lives of our residents, please apply for this rewarding opportunity. We look forward to hearing from you!

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