LPN – Compassionate Care Leader in Long-Term Care

Cadia-Healthcar; Millsboro (DE); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary

Medical, Dental, Vision Benefits for 2

401k with Company Match

Company Paid Life Insurance

FSA & HRA

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Cadia Healthcare in Millsboro, DE is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join our team in a long-term care setting. You will direct nursing assistants, perform day-to-day nursing duties, and ensure residents receive comprehensive care.

The role emphasizes timely documentation, med administration, and collaboration with physicians and nursing staff. Qualified candidates possess an active LPN license (state or compact) and CPR certification.

Qualifications

• Must possess a current, unencumbered, active license to practice as an LPN in this state or compact state.
• Must possess a current CPR license.
• Previous long-term care experience is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Direct the day-to-day functions of the nursing assistants in accordance with current rules, regulations & guidelines that govern the long-term care facility. Meet with your assigned nursing assistants to give a Nursing Report on assigned residents and review 24-hour summary reports in the electronic medical record on assigned residents.
• Perform administrative duties, such as completing medical forms, evaluations, observations, events & appropriate documentation for all assigned residents.
• Ensure all medications & treatments have been signed off prior to the end of the assigned shift and update the Nursing Supervisor on resident changes in condition.
• Receive telephone orders from physicians, transcribe orders & record in the electronic health record, and prepare and administer medications and treatments as ordered by the provider.
• Inform nursing staff of new admissions, their expected time of arrival, room assignment, etc. and ensure that rooms are ready for new admissions, greet residents upon admission, and escort them to their rooms as necessary.
• Make rounds with providers as necessary and make periodic checks to ensure resident care is being completed by CNA/GNA & evaluate resident status.
• Ensure that your nurses notes reflect that the care plan is being followed when administering nursing care or treatment and review care plans for appropriate resident goals, problems, approaches, & revisions based on nursing needs. Update care plans as appropriate.

Skills

LPN license

CPR Certification

Long-term care experience

Job description

Cadia Healthcare in Millsboro, DE is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join our team in a long-term care setting. You will direct nursing assistants, perform day-to-day nursing duties, and ensure residents receive comprehensive care.

The role emphasizes timely documentation, med administration, and collaboration with physicians and nursing staff. Qualified candidates possess an active LPN license (state or compact) and CPR certification.