Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) DAY SHIFT

Folkston Park Care & Rehab; Kingsland (GA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Folkston Park Care and Rehab in Kingsland, GA is seeking an LPN to work in short term rehabilitation and long term care. The nurse will collaborate with the Unit Director to develop individualized care plans and lead nursing staff on shift.

Qualified applicants are graduates of an approved Practical Nursing program, licensed by the Georgia State Board of Nursing, with geriatric or rehabilitative nursing experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Must be a graduate of an approved school for Practical or Vocational Nursing.
• Currently licensed by the Georgia State Board of Nursing.
• Experience in geriatric or rehabilitative nursing preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in orientation and supervision of nursing personnel.
• Attend to the daily operations of the unit per shift and assume a leadership role as needed.

Skills

Nursing care

Patient advocacy

Team collaboration

Education

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license

Graduate of approved LPN program

Job description

Folkston Park Care and Rehab is hiring a LPN to work both short term rehabilitation and long-term care.

Position Summary: In conjunction with the Unit Director, the Licensed Practical Nurse utilizes a general understanding of the principles of Nursing in the development of and implementation of individualized Nursing Care Plans to ensure that the needs of the customers are met. He/she assists in the orientation of and supervision of nursing personnel, attends to the daily operations of the unit on per shift, unit level, and assumes responsibilities of a leadership role as needed.

Requirements:

1. The Licensed Practical Nurse must be a graduate of an approved school for Practical or Vocational Nursing and must be currently licensed by the State Board of Nursing.
2. Experience is preferred in geriatric or rehabilitative Nursing.

Equal Opportunity Employer - All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.