Licensed Practical Nurse

Licensed Practical Nurse - Skilled Nursing Facility - Rockingham Health Care

Become part of an inclusive organization with over 40,000 teammates, whose mission is to improve the health and well-being of the unique communities we serve.

Come join our growing team! Our Skilled Nursing Facility in Rockingham County offers a supportive, team-focused environment where RNs, LPNs, and CNAs can grow their careers while making a meaningful impact. Located near UNC Health Rockingham, part of UNC Health, we benefit from the strength and reputation of a respected regional healthcare network.

With competitive compensation, opportunities for advancement, and the advantages of small-town living including a lower cost of living and short commutes our facility provides both professional growth and work-life balance.

Commitment incentive: Up to $7,500 may be offered. The commitment incentive will be distributed in four (4) payments over a two (2) year commitment and will be considered part of the referring employee's yearly earned income, subject to all applicable tax withholdings. Equal installments of $1,875 will be made after each six (6) months of work completed for up to two (2) years.

Summary: Serves as a Licensed Practical Nurse for a Skilled Nursing Facility.

Responsibilities:

• Performs designated job duties under the direction and supervision of a Registered Nurse while maintaining the LPN scope of practice.
• Participates in the development of an individualized interdisciplinary plan of care.
• Implements the individualized interdisciplinary plan of care according to biophysical, psycho-social and age specific needs.
• Monitors patient/resident outcomes and reports abnormal findings to the Assistant Clinical Manager/Supervisor.
• Administers specified medications according to established standards and policies.
• Documents patient's status according to unit specific procedure.
• Maintains educational requirements as required by the Board of Nursing.
• Documents according to federal and state regulations.
• Performs other duties as assigned while maintaining the LPN scope of practice.

Education Requirements: Completion of an accredited practical nursing program.

Licensure/Certification Requirements: NC LPN License, BCLS

Professional Experience Requirements: None required.

Knowledge/Skills/and Abilities Requirements: Language Skills: Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Mathematical Skills: Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Reasoning Ability: Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.