Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Vertical Health Services; Rolla (MO); On-site; USD 41,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance, dental & vision

HSA contribution $100/month

Weekly/daily pay option

401K

Life insurance

Paid time off

Generous PTO

Personal day

Regional support

Job summary

Vertical Health Services is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to provide compassionate nursing care in a long-term care setting. The role emphasizes clinical outcomes, resident and family satisfaction, and compliance with state and federal regulations.

You will work in a team-oriented environment, with 12-hour shifts, competitive hourly pay, shift differentials, and a $4500 sign-on bonus. Full-time, part-time, and PRN positions are available to fit staffing needs.

Qualifications

• Valid state license(s) required and maintained.
• Excellent verbal communication and strong interpersonal skills.
• High integrity and well-grounded work ethic.
• Agility and flexibility with changing priorities.
• Team-oriented and a practical team-player attitude.
• Professional demeanor in interactions with residents, families, and staff.
• At least one year of experience in long-term care (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Conduct daily nursing functions in accordance with company, state, federal, and local rules and guidelines.
• Admit, transfer, and discharge residents with proper documentation.
• Participate in orientation for new residents and family members.
• Assist with facility surveys and inspections as scheduled.
• Ensure high-quality, positive clinical outcomes and resident/family satisfaction during shifts.
• Serve as a resource to staff regarding quality of services provided.
• Chart progress notes reflecting care delivered and resident response.
• Follow procedures for charting and reporting incidents/accidents.
• Identify changes in condition and report to supervisor, physician, and family.
• Identify skin changes and follow skin management protocols.
• Order and report diagnostic tests timely.
• Count narcotics at shift changes; adhere to pharmacy policies for medications.
• Follow procedures for restraint reduction.

Skills

State license

Verbal communication

Interpersonal skills

Integrity

Flexibility

Team player

Professional demeanor

LTC experience

Job description

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Responsible for ensuring the delivery of efficient and effective nursing care while achieving positive clinical outcomes and resident/family satisfaction in accordance with accepted standards of practice, state and federal regulations and licensing requirements. Operates within the scope of practice defined by the state Nurse Practice Act. Responsible for resident care and direction of nursing care during assigned shift; includes staff assignments, mentoring and educating nursing personnel, working with physicians and other medical professionals.

Why choose us?

Join a team where your work makes a meaningful impact in a collaborative, energetic, and compassionate environment. As a key player in leading long-term care organization, we seek the best in their fields. If you're ready to contribute to excellence in healthcare, explore opportunities with us and discover a fulfilling career.

Job Type: Full-time, Part-time, and PRN

Employee Benefits Package

• Comprehensive Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• $100/month company contribution to an HSA account
• Daily Pay Option
• 401K
• Employer paid life insurance 1x annual salary up to $100k
• Paid Time Off & Flexibility
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Personal Day Benefit
• Guidance and assistance from a dedicated regional team

12 hour shifts

$30-$32 Hour plus shift differential

Sign-on bonus $4500

Responsibilities

• Conduct the daily nursing functions in accordance with Company, State, Federal and local rules, regulations, and guidelines.
• Admit, transfer and discharge residents with documentation regarding care and service provided.
• Participate in the orientation of new residents/family members to the facility.
• Participate in facility surveys (inspections) as scheduled.
• Ensures delivery of high-quality, positive clinical outcomes, and resident/family satisfaction during shift.
• Serves as a resource to all staff within the facility regarding the quality of services provided.
• Charts progress notes in an informative, factual manner that reflects the care administered as well as the residents’ response to care.
• Follows established procedure for charting and reporting all reports of incident/accidents (residents & employees).
• Identifies and reports changes in condition to supervisor, physician and family.
• Accurately identifies skin changes and follows the Company skin management protocols.
• Orders and reports diagnostic tests timely.
• Counts narcotics at the beginning and completion of each shift with the nurse leaving and coming on to the shift.
• Follows Pharmacy policy and procedures for ordering and delivering medications.

• Follows established procedures for restraint reduction.

Requirements:

• Valid state license(s)
• Excellent verbal communication skills and strong interpersonal skills
• High integrity and well-grounded work ethic
• Agility and flexibility with changing priorities
• Team-oriented and a practical team-player
• Professional demeanor
• At least one year’s experience providing care and services in long-term care (preferred)

We look forward to welcoming you to our team! If you have any questions or need further assistance, feel free to reach out to us.

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