Licensed Practical Nurse - Avamere Rehab of Newport

Umatilla County; Newport (OR); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking to hire a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) for full-time shifts at the Rehab of Newport. This role involves comprehensive patient care, including administering medications, planning care programs, and maintaining thorough documentation. The ideal candidate will possess a nursing degree and an active Oregon LPN license, adhering to regulations and providing leadership in patient care.

Benefits

Comprehensive health insurance

401(k) plan with matching program

Paid Time Off (PTO) and sick leave

Continuing Education reimbursement

Flexible Spending Accounts

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Must possess a current, unencumbered, active license to practice as an LPN in this state.
• Chart nurses' notes in an informative and descriptive manner.
• Maintain confidentiality of all resident care information.

Responsibilities

• Complete required record keeping for admissions, transfers, and discharges.
• Administer medications and review medication cards for accuracy.
• Provide leadership to nursing personnel.

Skills

Knowledgeable of nursing and medical practices

Reporting and record keeping

Experience with Electronic Medical Records

Education

Nursing degree from an accredited college

Job description

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Shift Type: Full-Time

Shifts: Day or Evening Shifts available

Location: Rehab of Newport - 835 SW 11th Ave. Newport, OR 97365

Apply at Teamavamere.com

At Avamere, we believe in taking care of our employees. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Health Insurance: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans. Low individual and family deductible.
• 401 (k) Plan: After 90 days of employment, with matching program.
• Paid Time Off (PTO): Accrue up to 4 weeks PTO per year, 6 holidays and accrued sick leave.
• EAP Canopy with unlimited telehealth mental health visits.
• Continuing Education and Higher Education Reimbursement.
• Generous employee referral bonus program.
• Flexible Spending Accounts & CERA: Medical FSA, Dependent Care FSA and CERA (Commuter Expense Reimbursement Account).
• Professional Development: Opportunities for growth and development within the company.
• Voluntary Benefits: Life insurance, disability coverage, supplemental hospital, accident and critical illness coverage, Legal Services, Pet Insurance, discount programs and more.

Responsibilities

• Complete required record keeping in regards to your role in admitting, transferring and discharging residents.
• Coordinate with nursing staff and support personnel daily to plan the shifts' services, programs and activities to ensure the resident's total regimen of care is maintained.
• Prepare and administer medications and review medication cards for completeness and accuracy.
• Review resident care plans for appropriate resident goals, problems, approaches and revisions based on nursing needs.
• Plan, organize, develop, implement and interpret programs, goals, objectives, policies and procedures that are necessary for providing quality care.
• Provide leadership to nursing personnel and make daily rounds of your unit to ensure staff is providing direct care in accordance with resident's care plan and wishes.
• Develop and maintain rapport with nursing staff, other department personnel, residents, family members, and all other individuals involved in resident's care.
• Participate in facility surveys by authorized government agencies.

Qualifications

• Must possess a nursing degree from an accredited college or university.
• Must possess a current, unencumbered, active license to practice as an LPN in this state.
• Knowledgeable of nursing and medical practices and procedures, as well as laws, regulations and guidelines that pertain to nursing care facilities.
• Must chart nurses' notes in an informative and descriptive manner that reflects the care provided to the resident and resident's response to care.
• Experience with Electronic Medical Records and computer documentation systems.
• Maintain confidentiality of all resident care information in accordance with HIPAA guidelines.

Avamere is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in E-Verify