Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Magnolia Care Centers; Franconia (NH); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Low-cost health insurance

Free life insurance

Paid time off

Dental and vision insurance

Flexible spending account

Short and long-term disability

Ancillary insurance available

Job summary

We welcome applicants with a Nursing Degree and an LPN license, CPR certification, and a commitment to residents. A sign-on bonus is available for full-time employment, and a supportive team environment awaits.

Qualifications

• Nursing degree from an accredited college or university.
• Graduate of an approved LPN/LVN program.
• Current unrestricted LPN license in practicing state.
• Current CPR certification.

Responsibilities

• Direct the daily activities of the LNA’s in accordance with current regulations and facility policies.
• Ensure policies and procedures are followed by nursing personnel.
• Participate in admission, discharge and transfers of residents as required.
• Observe changes in residents’ status and notify physician and family.
• Transcribe physician orders and carry out orders as written.
• Prepare and administer medications as per orders and observe adverse effects.
• Perform wound treatments and document observations.
• Schedule follow-up appointments and transportation as needed.
• Provide nursing leadership to assigned staff.
• Provide direct care such as colostomy changes, tube feedings, wound care, suctioning, IV administration as required.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team and file grievances as necessary.
• Update care plans and participate in survey and end-of-life care as required.
• Ensure medications, supplies, and equipment are stocked.
• Maintain confidentiality of protected health information.

Skills

CPR certification

Direct patient care

Education

Nursing degree from accredited college/university

Graduate of approved LPN/LVN program

Job description

JOIN OUR TEAM!

Now hiring LPNs

Must have 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 Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license in practicing state, and current CPR certification.

Now Offering a Sign On Bonus for Full Time Employees

Grab This Opportunity While It Lasts

At Lafayette Center We Are All One Friendly Family

LPN Job Responsibilities & Duties:

• Direct the daily activities of the LNA’s in accordance with current federal, state and local regulations & guidelines and established facility policies and procedures.
• Ensure that policies and procedures are complied with by nursing personnel assigned.
• Participate in the admission, discharge and transfers of residents as required.
• Observe for changes in residents’ status, notifying the physician and resident’s family or representative and documenting accordingly.
• Transcribe physician orders to medical record and carries out orders as written.
• Prepare and administers medications as per physicians’ orders & observes for adverse effects.
• Perform wound treatments per physicians’ orders, observe and document accordingly.
• Schedule 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 policies and procedures.
• Collaborates with other members of the interdisciplinary team. Informs appropriate departments of concerns or complaints and files grievances as necessary.
• Initiates, reviews and updates care plans. Participates in survey process and in end-of-life care as required.
• Ensures medications, supplies, and equipment are stocked.
• Maintain confidentiality of protected health information, including verbal, written and electronic communications.

Lafayette Center offers a rich benefits package including:

• Competitive Pay
• Low-cost Health Insurance
• Free Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account
• Short and Long-term Disability Insurance
• Ancillary Insurance available (including accident, cancer, hospital & critical illness)

We value strong community connections and opportunities to serve.

We look forward to having you join our team!