Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

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Job description

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Starting at $25-$28.89 per Hour
Are you looking for a rewarding career and a stable company to call home? Ripley Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center not only offers you leading market wages, but a rewarding experience to work with other warm-hearted team members who will support and guide you along your career path. At the end of each day, your professional success and personal fulfilment will be your reward for making a difference in the lives of our residents.
Why Choose Ripley Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center? We are proud to provide our community with specialized skilled nursing through long-term care and short-term rehabilitation services. While you contribute to the compassionate care for our residents, we strive to provide support, training, and commitment for you to achieve your career goals.
Healthcare and Specialty Benefits:
Affordable Medical, Prescription Drug, Dental, and Vision insurance benefits through leading healthcare insurance providers to meet your healthcare needs and preferences for you and your family.
Effective 2024 we are pleased to offer our full-time employees a variety of medical coverage options through Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield.
We know your pet is family too! Three Pet Insurance options available to choose from.
We provide an intercompany Employee Benefits Concierge to assist you in navigating and maximizing your benefits, should you have any questions.
We offer leading market wages starting at $25-$28.89 per hour (based on experience and shift).
Flexible pay options; get paid daily, weekly, or bi-weekly with pay advances through UKG Wallet
Company paid vacation days with rollover option and sick time.
Excellent career advancement opportunities
Tuition Reimbursement and Student Loan Repayment programs
Company Paid Life Insurance
401K retirement program
Health Saving Account (HSA), Flexible Spending Account (FSA), and Dependent Care FSA.
Unlimited Referral Bonuses and more!
Achieve your success with us! Apply Today!
Summary:
The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) coordinates and provides nursing care for residents and provides supervision and guidance to clinical staff members.

Qualifications:

Education:

Graduate of accredited LPN/LNV school of nursing.

Licenses/Certification:

Valid LPN/LVN license in the state employed.
Valid CPR certification.

Experience:

One year experience in nursing preferred.

Job Functions:

Documents the resident's condition and nursing needs.
Accurately and promptly implements physicians' orders.
Assigns nursing care to team members in accordance with the resident's needs and the person's capabilities and qualifications.
Supervises, directs, and evaluates junior staff members and CNAs.
Administers medications and performs treatments for assigned residents, and documents that treatment as required by Company, and local, state and federal rules and regulations.
Participates in orientation and in-service training for personnel.
Ensures that supplies are utilized economically and equipment is clean and maintained in a safe manner.
Reports and records pertinent observations and reactions regarding residents.
Coordinates nursing care of residents when scheduled for therapy or procedures by other departments.
Interviews applicants and recommends hires. Participates in counseling, disciplinary action and termination of staff, to extent permitted by state practice act.
Supervises nursing unit, which includes scheduling and directing the nursing staff to extent permitted by state practice act.
Assures that inventory and supplies are maintained on the unit and communicates need for housekeeping, maintenance, or dietary assistance.
Performs other tasks as assigned.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

Skilled in directing and motivating the workforce.
Ability to work cooperatively as a member of a team.
Ability to communicate effectively with residents and their family members, and at all levels of the organization.
Ability to react decisively and quickly in emergency situations.
Knowledge of training techniques for clinical staff.
Ability to maintain confidentiality.

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