LPN Licensed Practical Nurse

Life Care Centers of America; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 52,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Shift differential

Job summary

Life Care Center of Westlake, part of Life Care Centers of America, is seeking a full-time Licensed Practical Nurse to join our skilled nursing, long-term care and dementia units. We offer a $3 shift differential for all night hours and welcome candidates with in-state LPN licensure and CPR certification.

As part of our interdisciplinary team, you will provide quality nursing care, monitor patient changes, and supervise CNAs under applicable laws and Life Care standards.

Qualifications

• Graduated from an accredited LPN program.
• Current active LPN/LVN license in the applicable state.
• CPR certification must remain current during employment.

Responsibilities

• Deliver quality nursing care to patients and monitor changes in condition.
• Assign duties, instruct, and provide clinical supervision to CNAs.
• Maintain compliance with laws, regulations and Life Care standards.

Skills

CPR certification

Interpersonal skills

Education

LPN program

LPN/LVN license

CPR certification

Job description

Employment Status: Full-Time Shift: Days/Nights

Live the Mission

Life Care Center of Westlake is looking for a full time LPN.We're looking for nurses whoare comfortable working in skilled nursing, long-term care and dementia units. We offer a $3 shift differential for all night shift hours worked.ASK ME ABOUT OUR 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