Licensed Practical Nurse - Day shift

Altamaha Health Center; Hinesville (GA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Altamaha Health Center is hiring a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to support short term rehabilitation and long-term care in Georgia.

Under the supervision of the Director of Nursing, the LPN uses nursing principles and basic assessment to implement individualized care plans and ensure residents' needs are met. The role includes direct patient care and related nonprofessional services essential to comfort.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an approved school for Practical or Vocational Nursing.
• Current license by the State Board of Nursing.
• Experience in geriatric or rehabilitative nursing preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement individualized Nursing Care Plans under supervision.
• Perform customer care activities and nonprofessional services for residents' comfort.
• Apply basic physical assessment skills to meeting customers' needs.

Skills

Nursing

Patient care

Geriatric care

Education

Graduate of an approved LPN program

Licensed by State Board of Nursing

Job description

Altamaha Health Center is hiring a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to work both short term rehabilitation and long-term care.

Position Summary:

Under the supervision of the Director of Nursing, the incumbent Licensed Practical Nurse utilizes a general understanding of the principles of Nursing and basic physical assessment skills in the development of and implementation of individualized Nursing Care Plans to ensure that the needs of the customers are met. The Licensed Practical Nurse performs various customer care activities and related nonprofessional services essential to caring for personal needs and comfort of customers.

Requirements:

1. The Licensed Practical Nurse must be a graduate of an approved school for Practical or Vocational Nursing and must be currently licensed by the State Board of Nursing.
2. Experience is preferred in geriatric or rehabilitative Nursing

*Equal Opportunity Employer - All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.