Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Job Description

Job Description

LPN – Part-Time.

Washington County Home is seeking a compassionate, dependable, and team-oriented Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join our nursing team!

This is a part-time LPN position. This position is ideal for an LPN who is looking for part-time hours and has some flexibility to assist with staffing needs.

Position Responsibilities:

• Provide quality nursing care to residents in accordance with their individual service plans and physician/provider orders.
• Administer medications and treatments as ordered and accurately document care provided.
• Monitor residents for changes in condition and communicate concerns promptly to the appropriate nurse, provider, resident/family, and/or supervisor.
• Complete assessments, documentation, medication administration, and other required nursing duties.
• Provide direction and support to Resident Assistants and other direct-care staff.
• Respond appropriately to resident emergencies and changes in condition.
• Promote resident dignity, safety, independence, and quality of life.
• Follow facility policies and procedures, infection-control practices, and applicable state regulations.
• Communicate effectively with residents, families, coworkers, providers, and other members of the care team.
• Participate in shift report and ensure continuity of care between shifts.

Pay:

• Starting rate is $27.04/hour.
• Shift Differential, Holiday Pay.
• The first step increase will take place 6 months from the start date.

Openings:

• 1 position - for Days (6am - 2pm), 1-3 shifts per week.
• 1 position - for Days (6am - 2 pm) with occasional Midnights (10pm - 6am), 1 - 3 shifts per week.
• 1 position - for Afternoons (2pm - 10pm), 1 - 3 shifts per week.
• 1 position - for Afternoons (2pn - 10pm) with occasional Midnights (10pm - 6am), 1 - 3 shifts per week.

Available Benefits:

• Sick & Vacation.
• All Federal holidays are observed.
• Monthly Schedules.
• Vision, dental, and life insurance.
• PERS (Public Employee Retirement System).
• Deferred Compensation.
• Sick Leave Incentive Bonus.
• Employees receive free meals during each shift worked.
• After 1 year of employment, 6 uniform items are purchased for each employee.

About Us:
The Washington County Home is the most unique facility in the county which sits on almost 300 acres of land. We are increasing our farm-to-table approach, including vegetables from our garden, beef from our cattle, and eggs from our chickens. Our facility is run as an assisted living facility and is governed by the county commissioners. The facility can hold 60 residents and we are thoughtful with each admission, ensuring the individual will be a good fit with our current population. We take pride in providing services to those in need of our county residents and we strive to treat our residents as we would family or friends. Contact us today to discuss employment opportunities and for a tour of our beautiful facility!