Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Sign On Bonus

The Laurels of Summit Ridge; Asheville (NC); Sur place; USD 52 000 - 68 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Sign-on bonus

Résumé du poste

The Laurels of Summit Ridge is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join our resident care team. You will supervise CNAs, deliver nursing care, assess residents, and implement safe medication-related interventions. A sign-on bonus accompanies a refreshed wage scale as of 12/01.

We value critical thinking, clear communication, and teamwork to provide high-quality geriatric care. Experience in long-term care is preferred and CPR certification is required.

Qualifications

• Demonstrates solid nursing knowledge with geriatric focus.
• Ability to assess residents and communicate changes to the physician.
• Provides safe, accurate medication-related interventions and plans of care.

Responsabilités

• Supervise CNAs and care staff on the unit.
• Provide nursing care to residents and ensure appropriate care.
• Assess residents and notify physicians of changes and implement orders.
• Develop and implement a care plan based on assessment.
• Institute nursing interventions to stabilize conditions and prevent complications.
• Contribute to MDS/CAA assessments and care planning.

Connaissances

Critical thinking

Communication

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Formation

LPN license

CPR certification

Long-Term Care experience (2+ years)

Description du poste

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Sign On Bonus

$12,000 sign-on bonus AND new wage scale updated 12/1!

Are you a critical thinker, a skilled communicator and passionate about caring for residents? Are you seeking career advancement? As a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) at The Laurels of Summit Ridgeyou have the opportunity to use your nursing skills and be a strong contributor to the team.

At Laurel Healthcare, we take care of you too, with an attractive benefit package including Competitive pay, Life Insurance, 401K, Health insurance, AFLAC.In addition, we will help you advance your career with tuition reimbursement, discounts and other support. You will join an experienced, hard-working team that values communication and strong teamwork abilities.

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

• Supervise the care/services provided by the Certified Nursing Assistants and other team members who care for the residents
• Provide nursing care of residents on the unit assuring all residents receive appropriate care.
• Provide safe and accurate Medication Related interventions to residents.
• Assess the health of residents and notify the physician of changes in status and promptly implement new orders.
• Develop a plan of care based on assessment, implementing nursing care.
• Select and institutes appropriate nursing interventions to stabilize a resident’s condition and /or prevent complications.
• Contribute to the resident’s assessment (MDS/CAA’s) and the development of a plan of care.

Education and/or Experience for LPN:

• Demonstrates knowledge of basic nursing practice with an interest in gerontological nursing.
• Prefer 2 years experience in a long term care setting.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:

• Must have a current state license to practice as a licensed practical nurse (LPN).
• Current CPR certification
• Additional certification in nursing specialty desired.