Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

University Park Skilled Nursing & Therapy Memory C; Tahlequah (OK); On-site; USD 48,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

401(k) with Company Match

Employee Assistance Program

Education Funds and Scholarships

Nurse Aide Training and Certification

Career Ladders- CNA, RN, and Beyond

Clinical Hours For College Students

CPR and IV Certifications

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

Job summary

University Park Skilled Nursing and Therapy in Tahlequah, OK is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join a supportive, well-structured team dedicated to high-quality resident care.

We offer employee ownership through ESOP and a competitive benefits package including education funds, certifications, and career ladder opportunities.

Qualifications

• Current and unencumbered Oklahoma LPN license.
• 1+ years of experience in a Skilled Nursing or Long Term Care environment.

Responsibilities

• Obtain and administer prescribed medications and treatments; keep residents' chart current.
• Observe residents and record significant conditions and reactions; notify changes to appropriate parties.
• Take vital signs to detect deviations from normal and assess resident condition.
• Inform residents' family and physician of changes in health, medications, or behavior.
• Modify care plans and related documentation with resident changes.
• Prepare and administer injections and/or enemas.
• Collect samples and monitor catheters.
• Provide wound care.

Education

Oklahoma LPN License

Job description

Are you a hardworking LPN looking for an encouraging work environment? Do you want a supportive, well structured team? I f so, this job opportunity might be for you: We are seeking to add a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to our team!

At our facility, we recognize that nurses are the backbone of a strong clinical culture. Nurses ensure the highest possible quality care, they promote resident and staff safety, and they have the knowledge and experience to take a facility from good to great. Join a team that recognizes and rewards nurses like you.

Responsibilities and Purpose

• Obtain and administer prescribed medications and treatment in accordance with approved nursing techniques. Ensure residents’ chart is current
• Observe residents and record significant conditions and reactions. Notify appropriate parties of residents’ change in condition and reaction to drugs, treatments and significant incidents.
• Take vital signs to detect deviations from normal and assess condition of residents.
• Keep residents’ family and physician informed of any changes in resident behavior, medications or conditions of health.
• Modify residents’ care plan, care directives, Activities of Daily Living (ADL) and Nurse Aide flow sheets in conjunction with residents’ changes in condition.
• Prepare and administer injections and/or enemas.
• Collect samples and monitor catheters.
• Provide wound care.

Required Experience and Education

• Current and unencumbered Oklahoma Licensed Practical Nursing (LPN)License.
• 1+ years of experience in a Skilled Nursing or Long Term Care environment.

We offer competitive pay relative to experience. All full-time employees are eligible for benefits including:

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Employee Assistance Program
• Education Funds and Scholarships
• Nurse Aide Training and Certification
• Career Ladders- CNA, RN, and Beyond
• Clinical Hours For College Students
• CPR and IV Certifications
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

Earn Better With Us | Realize the Value of 100% Employee Ownership

We are 100% employee-owned by members of the community we serve through an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). We can impact the total value of your compensation in 4 significant ways:

• We pay future employee-owners competitive wages based on their experience and provide pathways for career advancement.
• We allow you to access up to 50% of your net earned wages the following day when you need cash immediately.
• We offer an 401(k) with matching so that you can begin wealth-building today
• More remarkably, we create a future reward for every eligible team member at no cost so you can live comfortably when your working days are over.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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Our Team

At University Park Skilled Nursing and Therapy, our staff foster a relaxed environment where everyone can feel safe and at home. We work very hard to accommodate the little things that make a big difference- Whether that be bringing residents and staff together through engaging events and social gatherings or offering our staff scholarships, training, and a variety of certifications to help in their career development and their work at our facility.

As you can tell, we’re extremely proud of the hard work and dedication our leadership puts into making our facility the best!

University Park is an Equal Opportunity / Affiduciate Action Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, race, color, veteran status, religion, sex, or national origin.

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