Flexible LPN Nurse: Compassionate Care, Growth & Benefits

Sunshine Terrace Foundation; Logan (UT); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental and Vision plans

401(k) after 1 year

Flexible scheduling

Service-oriented culture

Job summary

Sunshine Terrace Foundation in Utah is seeking a Skilled Nursing LPN to support care plans in a SNF setting. You will explain treatments, assess patients, and assist with medications, wound care, and vital signs to ensure quality patient outcomes.

You will supervise 1–3 nurses on the wing, coordinate care with physicians, and document thoroughly. A compassionate approach, strong communication, and the ability to multi-task are essential.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree or equivalent from two-year college or technical school; six months to one-year related job experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Must have current Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license in good standing.
• Current CPR certification preferred (in-house training available).
• Capable of showing compassion and proper boundaries with patients
• Effective time management skills
• Ability to make sound decisions under pressure.
• Requires excellent interpersonal communication skills, focusing on problem solving.
• Ability to multi-task and show compassion.

Responsibilities

• Explains procedures and treatments to patient to gain cooperation, understanding, and alleviate apprehension.
• Dresses wounds, gives enemas, and other treatments based on the written directions of a physician.
• Takes and records patient's vital signs. Records food and fluid intake and output.
• Documents nursing history and physical assessment for assigned patients.
• Administers specified medication orally, by injection, or by IV and notes time and amount on patients' charts.
• Observes patients and reports adverse reactions to medication or treatment to medical personnel in charge.
• Assembles and uses such equipment as catheters, tracheotomy tubes, and oxygen suppliers.
• Supervises 1-3 nursing staff on the wing and keeps patient care areas.
• Collects samples, such as urine, blood, and sputum, from patients for testing.
• Answers patient call lights and aids patients with activities of daily living as needed.

Education

Associate's degree or equivalent

LPN license

CPR certification preferred

Job description

Sunshine Terrace Foundation in Utah is seeking a Skilled Nursing LPN to support care plans in a SNF setting. You will explain treatments, assess patients, and assist with medications, wound care, and vital signs to ensure quality patient outcomes.

You will supervise 1–3 nurses on the wing, coordinate care with physicians, and document thoroughly. A compassionate approach, strong communication, and the ability to multi-task are essential.