Licensed Practical Nurse PRN

Kindred Healthcare; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a Charge Nurse – LPN/LVN to manage nursing operations in specialty hospitals. The role involves overseeing nursing staff and ensuring quality care for critically ill patients. Ideal candidates will have a strong commitment to service excellence and teamwork.

Qualifications

• At least one year nursing experience preferred.
• Evidence of continuing education in gerontological nursing desirable.

Responsibilities

• Manage a designated group of nursing employees on a nursing unit.
• Assure smooth operations of the unit for a designated shift.

Skills

Compassion

Teamwork

Professionalism

Education

Graduate of accredited LPN/LVN School of Nursing

Job description

ScionHealth is committed to a culture of service excellence as demonstrated by our employees’ adherence to the service excellence principles of Pride, Teamwork, Compassion, Integrity, Respect, Fun, Professionalism, and Responsibility.

As our most acute level of care, our specialty hospitals offer the same critical care patients receive in a traditional hospital or intensive care unit, but for an extended recovery period. Our clinicians play a vital role in the recovery process for chronic, critically ill and medically complex patients.

As a Charge Nurse – LPN /LVNyou will:

Job Summary:

The LPN Charge Nurse manages a designated group of nursing employees on a nursing unit and assures smooth operations of the unit for a designated shift under the direction and supervision of a Registered Nurse. Could encompass one or more units depending upon size and clinical programs. Scope of work may be modified by State specific rules under the Nurse Practice Act.

Education:

• Graduate of accredited LPN/LVN School of Nursing.

Licenses/Certification:

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

Experience:

• At least one (1) year nursing experience preferred.
• Evidence of continuing education or special preparation or experience in gerontological nursing and/or long term care nursing desirable.