LPN Licensed Practical Nurse

Life Care Center of Puyallup; Meeker (WA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) retirement plan with company c?

Job summary

Life Care Centers of America is hiring a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in Washington state for full-time day and evening/NOC shifts at our Meeker facility. The role includes working every other weekend, with a day and an evening shift option.

You will perform skilled nursing tasks within an interdisciplinary team to deliver quality patient care in a long-term care setting. We offer opportunities for advancement, a 401(k) with company match, and vacation plus holidays and personal/sick leave

Qualifications

• Graduated from an accredited LPN program.
• Currently licensed/registered in applicable State. Must maintain an active LPN license.
• One year skilled nursing experience preferred.
• CPR certification upon hire or during orientation; CPR must remain current.

Responsibilities

• Make independent decisions when circumstances warrant.
• Deliver quality nursing care to patients with knowledge and competence.
• Exhibit excellent customer service and a positive attitude toward patients.
• Provide supervision and instruction to CNAs as needed.

Skills

Independent decision making

Quality nursing care

Customer service

Education

LPN license

Graduate from LPN program

Job description

Job Type: Full-Time

Wage Range: $35.00-$40.62

Shift Differential: Evening & NOC shifts $2.00

FT Day 6:00am-2:00 and includes working every other weekend

FT Evening 2:00pm-10:00pm and includes working every other weekend

• Opportunities for career advancement and upward mobility into leadership roles


• 401(k) retirement plan with company match


• Vacation, six holidays, one personal day, and sick leave that begins accruing on day one

Setting & Population Served

Life Care Centers of America facilitiesoperatea Skilled Nursing Facilities (SNFs) that provide:

• Long term care for residents who require ongoing skilled support and compassionate dailyassistance


• Short term, sub-acute rehabilitation for patients recovering from surgery, illness, or injury


• Collaborative care through an interdisciplinary team approach with nursing, therapy, and medical staff working together


• A diverse patient population including individuals with orthopedic, neurological, cardiopulmonary, and post-acute needs

Patient mix varies slightly by facility. As a therapy professional, you will help patients achieve functional progress and improve quality of life within a supportive, patient-centered environment.

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