Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) 12 Hour Shifts

Job Description

Job Description

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

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Daily Pay!!!

Summary:

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:

·         Health Insurance

·         Dental + Vison

·         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 & 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.