Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Vent Unit 12 Hours

Birchwoodparkrehab; Virginia Beach (VA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental + Vision

401k

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Birchwoodparkrehab is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to provide direct care under supervision in Virginia Beach, VA. The LPN will ensure residents receive high standards of care while documenting services effectively.

Candidates should possess a current nursing license, CPR certification, and a proven ability to communicate well. A comprehensive benefits package including health insurance and 401k is available.

Qualifications

• One year of related experience preferred.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Monitor resident care and status.
• Document services rendered to residents.
• Implement care plans in compliance with physician’s orders.

Skills

Technical skills

Documentation skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Customer service orientation

Problem-solving skills

Education

Current state nursing license

CPR certification

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Sign On Bonus (F/t & P/t only)

Daily Pay!!!

Shifts Available:

Summary

Responsible for oversight of the delivery of care to residents. LPN is responsible for providing direct nursing care under the supervision of a registered nurse (RN) or physician, ensuring that residents receive the highest standard of care in accordance with nursing home policies and state regulations.

Benefits and Perks

• Health Insurance
• Dental + Vision
• 401k
• Tuition reimbursement through ECPI
• 1.5 Holiday Pay
• 1.5 Overtime Pay for every hour worked over 40 hours per week
• Employee recognition programs
• Daily Pay
• Referral bonus
• Shift Differential (Evening and Night Shift)

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Meet physical and sensory requirements stated below and be able to work in the described environment.
• Participate in process improvement initiatives that improve the customer experience, enhance workflow, and/or improve the work environment.
• Collect information and assist to complete evaluations of residents at admission and discharge.
• Ensure flow of work is completed by CNAs.
• Document services rendered to residents.
• Write admission notes or review admission notes and chart additional essential information.
• Make daily rounds to monitor resident care and status or residents.
• Implement care plans for residents in compliance with physician’s orders.
• Follow established nursing policies and procedures.
• Notify resident or legal representative of pending discharge twenty four (24) hours in advance.
• On date of discharge, chart complete discharge summary, to include discharge planning and referrals.
• Promote favorable working conditions and relationships with the administration, medical staff, consultants, other departments, residents, family members, volunteers, agencies, and any other individual or group affiliated with the facility.
• Report disciplinary action that requires immediate attention during your tour of duty to the Director of Nursing, Assistant Director of Nursing and Administrator.
• Document in resident’s chart pertinent information about significant change in resident’s condition.
• Maintain a safe working environment, complying with infection control and body mechanic procedures.
• Inform Central Supply of any supplies that are needed.
• Other special projects and duties, as assigned.

Job Requirements

• Licensed Nurse with current state license.
• One (1) year related experience preferred.
• Must have a current/active CPR certification.
• Excellent technical and documentation skills.
• Effective verbal and written English communication skills.
• Demonstrated basic to intermediate skills in Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point and Outlook, Internet and Intranet navigation.
• Highest level of professionalism with the ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to communicate at all levels of organization and work well within a team environment in support of company objectives.
• Customer service oriented with the ability to work well under pressure.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy, excellent organizational skills with ability to prioritize, coordinate and simultaneously maintain multiple projects with high level of quality and productivity.
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision, take initiative and make independent decisions.
• Ability to deal with new tasks without the benefit of written procedures.
• Approachable, flexible and adaptable to change.
• Function independently, and have flexibility, personal integrity, and the ability to work effectively with employees and vendors.

Physical and Sensory Requirements

• Moderate physical activity:
• Push, pull, move, and/or lift a minimum of fifty (50) pounds to a minimum height of three (3) feet and be able to push, pull, move, and/or carry such weight a minimum distance of fifty (50) feet.
• Standing and/or walking for more than four (4) hours per day.
• Bending and/or stooping for more than one (1) hour at a time.
• Sitting for more than one (1) hour at a time.
• Requires writing and/or computer work with repetitive typing and concentrating on computer screen and/or documents for more than one (1) hour at a time.