Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
Company: Tate Springs Health & Rehabilitation
Location: Lynchburg
Posted on: March 14, 2023
Job Description:
$10,000 SIGN-ON BONUS!We are looking for a Licensed Practical
Nurse to render good nursing care and assistance to residents
assigned to unit, assist in supervising sub-ordinates; help
maintain accurate resident records according to nursing home
policy.Job PositionAssist the supervisor by participation in all
activities of nursing service to insure good resident care.Required
QualificationsThe Licensed Practical Nurse must possess:
State licensure as a Licensed
Practical Nurse (LPN)Skilled Nursing Home LTC: 2 years
(Preferred)Graduate of Licensed Practical School of NursingMajor
Duties and Responsibilities
Know your Fire, Safety, and Disaster
Manual.Assist the supervisor by participation in all activities of
nursing service to insure good resident care.When in charge of a
unit, assume the full responsibility of the charge nurse. -Some of
the specific duties involved are:
Performs nursing techniques for the
comfort and well being of the resident.Prepares equipment and
assists the physician during treatments or examinations.Administers
prescribed medications orally and by injection.Changes or assist
the physician in changing, dressing, cleaning wounds and
incisions.Takes vital sign to detect deviations form normal and
gauge progress of the resident.Observes records and reports to
supervisor or physician residents' condition, reaction to drugs,
treatments, and significant incidents.Maintains residents' medical
records on nursing observations, temperature, pulse, respiration,
and blood pressure.And actions taken, such as medications and
treatments given reactions, tests; intake and emission of liquids
and solids, temperature, pulse, respiration, and blood
pressure.Records nursing needs of resident on nursing care plan to
assure continuity of care.Observes emotional stability of residents
expresses interest in their progress and prepares them for
continuing care after discharge.Explains procedures and treatments
ordered to gain resident's cooperation and allay apprehension.Must
report to on-coming nurse, at the change of each tour of duty, from
cardex. - Also, must check narcotics with on-coming nurse, if
applicable.Assumes responsibility for promoting good relationship
among co-workers, other departments, residents, their families, and
visitors.Be conservative of supplies and equipment.Assumes
responsibility for her professional growth and development through
participation in in-service programs and by attending staff
meetings.It is the responsibility of all staff nurses to
participate in the orientation of new personnel.Responsible for
instruction to residents or their families when discharged
home.Evaluates on a regular basis-nursing assistant on the
unit.Perform other duties, as may be required, to insure a high
level of patient safety.Full vaccination against COVID-19 or a
medical/religious exemption is required.Salary/ Wage
RangeCompensation for the role will depend on a number of factors,
including a candidate's qualifications, skills, competencies and
experience and may fall outside of the range shown.Benefits:
Dental InsuranceHealth
InsuranceVision InsuranceDisability InsuranceBasic Term Life and
AD&D Insurance & Voluntary Term Life and AD&D
InsuranceWellness ProgramPaid Time Off401(k)Accident coverage,
Hospital Indemnity coverage & Critical Illness coverageEducational
Assistance for full-time or part-time employees pursuing
educational opportunities that will increase the employee's
qualifications and skills in the nursing field, such as an LPN or
RN.Schedule:
12 hour shift8 hour shiftWeekend
availabilityEducation:
Graduate of Licensed Practical School
of NursingExperience:
Skilled Nursing Home LTC: 2 years
(Preferred)License/Certification:
State licensure as a Licensed
Practical Nurse (LPN)Work Location: One locationWe are committed to
maintaining a diverse and inclusive workplace. We are an equal
opportunity and affirmative action employer. We do not discriminate
in recruiting, hiring or promotion based on race, ethnicity,
gender, gender identity, age, disability or protected veteran
status. We proudly support and encourage people with military
experience (active, veterans, reservists and National Guard) as
well as military spouses to apply for our job opportunities.
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