Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Nights

Autumn Woods; United States; On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Flexible 8 and 12-hour shifts

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

Paid vacation days

401k retirement plan

Job summary

A healthcare facility in the United States is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to provide nursing care and supervise staff. The ideal candidate will have a valid LPN/LVN license and CPR certification, with one year of nursing experience preferred. Competitive wages, flexible shifts, and extensive benefits including medical coverage and paid vacation are offered. This role focuses on coordinating resident care and ensuring effective communication within the healthcare team.

Qualifications

• Valid LPN/LVN license in the state employed.
• Valid CPR certification.
• One year experience in nursing preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and provide nursing care for residents.
• Supervise and guide clinical staff members.
• Document the resident’s condition and nursing needs.

Skills

Skilled in directing and motivating the workforce

Ability to work cooperatively as a member of a team

Ability to communicate effectively with residents and their family members

Ability to react decisively and quickly in emergency situations

Ability to maintain confidentiality

Education

High School diploma or better

Graduate of accredited LPN/LVN school of nursing

Job description

Autumn Woods Healthcare Facility is excited to announce our new alliance with MediLodge as their sister facility! We are accepting applications for a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join our team. See what a career at Autumn Woods can mean for you! Our tenured leadership and staff are here to assist you in developing your clinical skills to guide your career path.

Did you know? Caring deeply for others is a valuable gift, one that you should treasure. Fortunately for you, you can put that gift to excellent use here at Autumn Woods, and we will go above and beyond to invest in it AND you as a person.

What We Offer You? At Autumn Woods, we understand that our employees work best when they are healthy, happy, and excited about the here and now, as well as the future. For that reason, we offer a wide range of benefits with your well-being in mind, including:

• Competitive Wages That Increase for Years Licensed
• Flexible 8 and 12-Hour Shifts to Accommodate Your Work/Life Balance
• Excellent Career Advancement Opportunities That Meet Your Goals
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits for You & Your Family
• Employee Benefits Concierge – to Guide You in Maximizing Your Benefits
• Paid Vacation Days with Rollover Option, Sick Time, and Holidays
• 401k Retirement

Summary

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) coordinates and provides nursing care for residents and provides supervision and guidance to clinical staff members.

Qualifications

Education

Graduate of accredited LPN/LNV school of nursing.

Licenses/Certification

• Valid LPN/LVN license in the state employed.
• Valid CPR certification.

Experience

One year experience in nursing preferred.

Job Functions

• Documents the resident’s condition and nursing needs.
• Accurately and promptly implements physicians’ orders.
• Assigns nursing care to team members in accordance with the resident’s needs and the person’s capabilities and qualifications.
• Supervises, directs, and evaluates junior staff members and CNAs.
• Administers medications and performs treatments for assigned residents, and documents that treatment as required by Company, and local, state and federal rules and regulations.
• Participates in orientation and in-service training for personnel.
• Ensures that supplies are utilized economically and equipment is clean and maintained in a safe manner.
• Reports and records pertinent observations and reactions regarding residents.
• Coordinates nursing care of residents when scheduled for therapy or procedures by other departments.
• Interviews applicants and recommends hires. Participates in counseling, disciplinary action and termination of staff, to extent permitted by state practice act.
• Supervises nursing unit, which includes scheduling and directing the nursing staff to extent permitted by state practice act.
• Assures that inventory and supplies are maintained on the unit and communicates need for housekeeping, maintenance, or dietary assistance.
• Performs other tasks as assigned.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Skilled in directing and motivating the workforce.
• Ability to work cooperatively as a member of a team.
• Ability to communicate effectively with residents and their family members, and at all levels of the organization.
• Ability to react decisively and quickly in emergency situations.
• Knowledge of training techniques for clinical staff.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.

Preferred

• Compassion: Expert
• Infection Control Practices: Expert
• Medication Administration: Expert
• Wound Care Treatment: Expert

Education

Required High School or better.

Experience

Licenses & Certifications

• Required LPN
• Preferred CPR

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