RN / LPN - Full time - Short Term Rehab

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

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.

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

Participates in the survey process when inspection surveys arise

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

Benefits Package for LPN:

• Shift Differentials
• Sign-on Bonus
• 6 Paid Holidays
• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Long & Short-term Disability Insurance
• Accrued paid time off – Full-Time Employees
• 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.