Licensed Practical Nurse LPN Newport OR

Avamere Skilled Advisors, LLC d/b/a Avamere Living; Newport (OR); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking a compassionate Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join their dedicated team. In this vital role, you will be responsible for providing high-quality care to residents, ensuring their needs are met through effective communication and collaboration with nursing staff. This position offers a variety of shifts, allowing for flexibility in your work schedule. With a strong focus on professional development, the company provides numerous employee perks, including tuition assistance and mentorship opportunities, making it an ideal place for those looking to grow their careers in nursing.

Benefits

Tuition assistance

Mentorship opportunities

Career development

Employee assistance program

Generous employee referral program

Paid time off/sick leave

401K retirement plan with employer match

Comprehensive benefits package

Qualifications

• Must possess a nursing degree from an accredited college or university.
• Must chart nurses' notes in an informative and descriptive manner.

Responsibilities

• Complete required record keeping for admitting, transferring, and discharging residents.
• Prepare and administer medications and review medication cards for accuracy.

Skills

Nursing practices

Medication administration

Electronic Medical Records

CPR/BLS Certification

Education

Nursing degree

Tools

Computer documentation systems

Job description

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Can be an RN too!

Shift Type: Full-Time, Part-Time or PRN

Day and NOC

Location: Avamere Rehab of Newport 835 SW 11th St, Newport, OR 97365

Responsibilities

• Complete required record keeping in regards to your role in admitting, transferring and discharging residents.
• Coordinate with nursing staff and support personnel daily to plan the shifts' services, programs and activities to ensure the resident's total regimen of care is maintained.
• Prepare and administer medications and review medication cards for completeness and accuracy.
• Review resident care plans for appropriate resident goals, problems, approaches and revisions based on nursing needs.
• Plan, organize, develop, implement and interpret programs, goals, objectives, policies and procedures that are necessary for providing quality care.
• Provide leadership to nursing personnel and make daily rounds of your unit to ensure staff is providing direct care in accordance with resident's care plan and wishes.
• Develop and maintain rapport with nursing staff, other department personnel, residents, family members, and all other individuals involved in resident's care.
• Participate in facility surveys by authorized government agencies.

Qualifications

• Must possess a nursing degree from an accredited college or university.
• Must possess a current, unencumbered, active license to practice as an LPN in this state.
• Knowledgeable of nursing and medical practices and procedures, as well as laws, regulations and guidelines that pertain to nursing care facilities.
• Must chart nurses' notes in an informative and descriptive manner that reflects the care provided to the resident and resident's response to care.
• Experience with Electronic Medical Records and computer documentation systems.
• Maintain confidentiality of all resident care information in accordance with HIPAA guidelines.
• Must speak, read, and write English fluently.
• Must have an active CPR/BLS Certification.

Employee Perks:

• Tuition assistance
• Mentorship opportunities
• Career development
• Employee assistance program featuring counseling services, financial coaching, free legal services and more
• Generous employee referral program
• Paid time off/sick leave (rolls over annually)
• 401K retirement plan with employer match
• Comprehensive benefits package with medical coverage, voluntary dental, vision, and life insurance, short-term disability, and AD&D coverage
• Access up to 50% of your net earned income before payday