LPN Licensed Practical Nurse

Life Care Centers of America; Collegedale (TN); On-site; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Life Care Centers of America in Collegedale, TN is seeking a Full-Time LPN to provide quality nursing care through interpersonal contact. Your role will involve monitoring patient conditions and supervising CNAs to ensure high standards of care.

The ideal candidate will have graduated from an accredited LPN program, possess a current LPN license, and have at least one year of experience in skilled nursing. CPR certification is required upon hire.

Qualifications

• Must maintain an active Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse license in good standing throughout employment.
• One year of skilled nursing experience preferred.
• CPR certification upon hire or must obtain during orientation.

Responsibilities

• Deliver quality nursing care to patients through interpersonal contact.
• Monitor and report changes in the patient’s condition.
• Assign duties and provide clinical supervision to CNAs.

Skills

Independent decision making

Customer service

Nursing care delivery

Education

Graduated from an accredited LPN program

Current LPN/LVN license

Job description

Employment Status: Full-Time Shift: Day Shift: Night

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