LPN Licensed Practical Nurse

Life Care Centers of America; Cape Girardeau (MO); On-site; USD 30,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Life Care Centers of America is seeking a qualified Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join our clinical team in a full-time, hourly role. You will provide quality nursing care, monitor patients, and communicate changes to the interdisciplinary team while supervising CNAs as needed.

Education and licensure: graduate from an accredited LPN program, active LPN/LVN license, CPR certification. One year of skilled nursing experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Graduated from an accredited LPN program.
• Active LPN/LVN license in good standing.
• CPR certification.
• One year of skilled nursing experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and report changes in patient condition.
• Assign duties to CNAs and provide supervision.
• Deliver quality nursing care in accordance with standards.

Skills

Patient care

Team supervision

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

LPN/LVN license

CPR certification

Job description

Employment Status: Full-Time Pay Interval: Hourly Shift: 6 a.m. - 6 p.m. & 6 p.m. - 6 a.m. Shift: All Shift: Day or Night Shift: Day/Night

$7500 Sign On Bonus

Come and grow with us! We are affiliated with Life Care Centers of America, which is a privately owned 47-year industry leader in healthcare with more than 200 locations across the U.S. We are currently seeking a qualified Licensed Practical Nurse to add to our team of professionals. We believe that every job in our company plays a vital role in our continued growth and commitment to provide quality patient care. We believe in providing our associates with opportunities to help them reach their maximum potential through working with strong multidisciplinary teams. We invites you to come and join our growing team.

As an important member of our interdisciplinary team, the LPN delivers quality nursing care to patients through interpersonal contact and provides care and services to allow patients to attain or maintain the highest practicable physical, mental, and psychosocial well-being in accordance with all applicable laws, regulations, and Life Care standards. Your role will involve monitoring and reporting changes in the patient’s condition. On a daily basis you must be able to assign duties, instruct, and provide clinical supervision to CNAs.

Education, Experience, and Licensure Requirements

• Graduated from an accredited LPN program
• Currently licensed/registered in applicable State. Must maintain an active Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse (LPN/LVN) license in good standing throughout employment.
• One (1) year skilled nursing experience preferred
• CPR certification upon hire or obtain during orientation. CPR certification must remain current during employment.

Specific Job Requirements

• Make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action
• Knowledgeably and competently deliver quality nursing care to patients
• Exhibit excellent customer service and a positive attitude towards patients