Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

*$4,000 sign-on bonus for full-time employment (1-year commitment required)*

We are currently seeking a highly qualified Licensed Practical Nurse to join our growing healthcare team. In this position, you will provide direct nursing care to residents in a long term care/skilled nursing environment and tend to their needs. You should be highly committed to best practices, knowledgeable of compliance requirements, and able to perform well within a team environment. You should be able to follow health and safety guidelines faithfully and consistently. A character of compassion and sincerity coupled with strong communication skills are a must. We offer unique benefits as well as traditional benefits, a fun and collaborative working environment that is focused on resident care.

Duties and Responsibilities

Monitor and assess resident conditions and their needs to provide the best care and advice possible.

Observe and interpret resident symptoms and communicate them to physicians.

Provide psychological support as needed

Resolve and/or report on residents needs or issues

Prepare residents for examinations and perform necessary routine diagnostic checks (e.g. monitor pulse, blood pressure, oxygen, temperature, provide medications and injections, etc.) and chart accordingly

Accurately monitor and record data regarding residents conditions; document all provided care services

Function well during stressful situations to treat healthcare emergencies

Delegate and administer workloads as needed by the team

Follow all care regulations and standards

Work within and cooperate with a interdisciplinary team to achieve the best patient care possible

Supervise and direct support nursing staff on your designated unit

Requirements and Qualifications

BS or diploma in nursing

Obtain and maintain CPR certification

Obtain and maintain DPS Fingerprint Clearance Card

Active Nursing license

In-depth knowledge of health and safety guidelines and procedures and willingness to follow them at all times

A team player with excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Responsibility and compassion

Evidence of continued learning to maintain proficiency of professional and technical emerging knowledge

Exceptional problem solving, prioritizing, and multitasking skills

EOE