Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Comer Health and Rehabilitation -; Comer (GA); On-site; USD 36,162 - 40,639; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Wage Scale

Weekly Pay

Flexible Schedules

Medical & Dental Insurance

401K with Company Match

Paid Time Off

Disability Coverage

Life Insurance

Job summary

A healthcare facility in Georgia is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse to manage and direct the activities of nursing staff in a long-term care setting. Responsibilities include administering medications, overseeing quality patient care, and ensuring compliance with regulations. Candidates must possess a current nursing license and effectively communicate with patients and staff. This full-time role offers competitive wages and various benefits including medical insurance and paid time off.

Qualifications

• Must have a current license as a Licensed Practical Nurse from the Georgia State Nursing Board.
• Embrace the standards, values, and beliefs of the organization.
• Capable of effectively communicating with others.

Responsibilities

• Manage a long-term care patient area and oversee nursing staff.
• Plan and direct activities of assigned staff.
• Administer medications according to physician orders.

Skills

Effective communication

Ability to provide emotional support

Patient care management

Regulatory compliance

Education

Current license as a Licensed Practical Nurse

Job description

Our Full-time Benefits Include:

• Competitive Wage Scale $26.25 -$29.50/hr
• Weekly Pay
• Flexible Schedules and Set Hours
• Medical & Dental Insurance
• 401K with Company Match
• 7 Paid Holidays and 10 PTO Days Your First Year
• Option to cash out Paid Time Off as you earn it
• Company paid Disability Coverage and Life Insurance

Examples of Duties Performed:

• Responsible for the safe and efficient management of a long-term care patient area and/or nursing department shift.
• Plans and directs the activities of assigned staff and oversees the execution of quality patient care.
• Complies with current federal, state, and local regulations governing nursing care in the execution of assigned duties.
• Administers and records medications following physician orders and established center policy
• Takes and records patient's vital signs and collects laboratory specimens as directed.
• Provides emotional support to patients and their families.

Requirements:

To be considered for this opportunity applicants must:

• Have a current license as a Licensed Practical Nurse from the Georgia State Nursing Board.
• Embrace the standards, values, and beliefs of the organization.
• Possess ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
• Be capable of maintaining effective working relationships with patients, family members, department heads, and fellow associate.

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