Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

premierburlington; Burlington (VT); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Shift differentials

Sign-on Bonus

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Disability Insurance

401K

Job summary

Burlington Health & Rehabilitation Center in Burlington, VT is seeking an LPN to provide direct nursing care to residents and supervise certified nursing assistants, ensuring adherence to all regulations and guidelines. You will support residents' needs with compassionate care and collaborate with the interdisciplinary team.

The role includes medication administration, care plan updates, and involvement in admissions, discharges, and transfers as required.

Qualifications

• Nursing degree or equivalent LPN/LVN program graduate.
• Experience in long-term care is preferred but not required.
• Active, unrestricted license to practice as RN or LPN in the state of Vermont.
• Current CPR certification is required.

Responsibilities

• Directs and supervises CNAs in daily nursing activities per regulations.
• Ensures adherence to policies and procedures by nursing staff.
• Participates in admissions, discharges, and transfers of residents.
• Observes resident status changes, notifies physician and family, documents accordingly.
• Transcribes physician orders and carries out orders.
• Prepares and administers medications per orders and monitors effects.
• Performs wound care and other bedside nursing tasks as ordered.
• Schedules follow-up appointments and coordinates transportation as needed.
• Provides nursing leadership to the unit staff.
• Collaborates with the interdisciplinary team to meet resident needs.
• Documents concerns or complaints and participates in investigations as needed.

Education

Nursing Degree from an accredited college or university or graduate of an approved LPN/LVN program

Prior experience in long-term care preferred

Current unrestricted license as RN or LPN in practicing state

Current CPR certification

Job description

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Job Summary:

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join our team at Burlington Health & Rehabilitation Center in Burlington, Vermont. As an LPN, you will provide direct nursing care to our residents, supervising the day-to-day nursing activities performed by certified nursing assistants in accordance with current federal, state, and local regulations and guidelines. If you are passionate about delivering high-quality care and supporting our residents' needs, we encourage you to apply for this rewarding opportunity.

Responsibilities:

• Directs the daily activities of certified nursing assistants in accordance with current regulations and guidelines

• Ensures that policies and procedures are complied with by nursing personnel assigned

• Participates in the admission, discharge, and transfers of residents as required

• Observes for changes in residents' status, notifying the physician and resident's family or representative, and documenting accordingly

• Transcribes physician orders to medical records and carries out orders as written

• Prepares and administers medications as per physicians' orders and observes for adverse effects

• Performs wound treatments as per physicians' orders, observes for changes, and documents accordingly

• Schedules follow-up appointments for residents and transportation needs as indicated

• Provides nursing leadership to nursing personnel assigned to the unit

• Provides direct care skills such as colostomy changes, tube feedings, wound care, suctioning, IV administration, etc. in accordance with current policies and procedures

• Performs rounds to ensure resident needs are being met and personnel are performing their assigned duties

• Collaborates with other members of the interdisciplinary team as needed to ensure residents' needs are holistically met

• Informs appropriate departments of concerns or complaints and files grievances as necessary

• Reports any incidents or unusual occurrences to the supervisor, unit manager, assistant director, or director of nursing and participates in the investigative process as needed

• Participates in end-of-life care as required

• Ensures that there is adequate stock of medications, supplies, equipment, and notifies appropriate personnel of needs

• Initiates, reviews, and updates care plans as required

• Promotes teamwork, mutual respect, and effective communication

• Participates in the survey process when inspection surveys arise

Required Qualifications:

• A Nursing Degree from an accredited college or university or a graduate of an approved LPN/LVN program

• Prior experience in long-term care preferred but not required

• Current unrestricted license as a Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in the practicing state

• Current CPR certification

Benefits Package for LPN:

• Competitive wages

• Shift Differentials

• Sign-on Bonus

• 6 Paid Holidays

• Free Employee Education

• Complimentary Employee Meals

• Medical Insurance

• Dental Insurance

• Vision Insurance

• Long & Short-term Disability Insurance

• Accrued paid time off – Full-Time Employees

• 401K

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