Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Weekend Warrior - The Laurels of Heath

Ciena Healthcare; Heath (OH); On-site; USD 45,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dedicated Registered Nurses (RNs) and Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) for a rewarding Weekend Option program. This role not only offers you the chance to earn premium pay but also provides a pathway for career advancement in a supportive environment. You'll have the opportunity to lead a team, ensuring top-notch care for residents while enjoying one of the most comprehensive employee benefits packages in long-term health care. If you are passionate about nursing and eager to make a difference in the lives of others, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Tuition Reimbursement

Career Ladder Programs

Paid Time Off

Competitive Pay

Extensive Health Insurance

Life and Disability Insurance

Retirement Plan Programs

Qualifications

• Must have a current state license to practice as RN or LPN.
• Preferred 2 years’ experience in a long-term care setting.

Responsibilities

• Supervise care/services provided by LPNs and CNAs.
• Assess residents' health and notify physicians of changes.
• Develop and implement nursing care plans.

Skills

Critical Thinking

Communication Skills

Medication Administration

Nursing Assessment

Gerontological Nursing

Education

Registered Nurse (RN)

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

CPR Certification

Job description

Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Weekend Option

With our Weekend Option program, you can earn premium pay with a weekend schedule. Ask the facility about our Weekend Option schedules!

Are you a critical thinker, a skilled communicator, and passionate about caring for residents? Are you seeking career advancement? As a Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) at The Laurels of Heath, you have the opportunity to use your nursing skills and become a leader.

If you’re going to work every day for a living, make it count for yourself and your family by joining a company with one of the leading employee benefits packages in the long-term health industry.

Laurel Health Care Company offers one of the most extensive health, life, and disability insurance, vacation, and retirement plan programs in the business. In addition to our attractive programs, we also offer:

• Professional development with tuition reimbursement and tuition discounts
• Career ladder programs
• Paid Time Off
• Competitive pay

What you’ll be doing:

• Supervise the care/services provided by the LPNs, Certified Nursing Assistants, and other team members who care for the residents.
• Coordinate the nursing care of residents on the unit assuring all residents are assigned staff capable of providing appropriate care to the resident.
• Provide safe and accurate medication-related interventions to residents.
• Assess the health of residents and notify the physician of changes in status, promptly implementing new orders.
• Develop a plan of care based on assessment, implementing nursing care.
• Select and institute 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:

• RN or LPN
• Demonstrates knowledge of basic nursing practice with an interest in gerontological nursing.
• Preferred 2 years’ experience in a long-term care setting.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:

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