LPN Licensed Practical Nurse

Life Care Centers of America; New Albany (IN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Life Care Centers of America, New Albany, IN, is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join our caring team. You will deliver high-quality nursing care to patients and work with a multidisciplinary team to maintain physical, mental, and psychosocial well-being in compliance with regulations and Life Care standards.

You will monitor patient status, report changes, and throughout the day assign tasks, provide instruction, and supervise CNAs to ensure excellent patient care.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited LPN program is required.
• Active LPN/LVN license in good standing in the applicable state is required.
• One year of skilled nursing experience preferred.
• CPR certification upon hire or during orientation is required and must remain current.

Responsibilities

• Deliver quality nursing care to patients as part of an interdisciplinary team.
• Monitor and report changes in the patient’s condition.
• On a daily basis, assign duties, instruct, and provide clinical supervision to CNAs.

Education

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.

Job description

Want to be part of a family at work? We are looking for caring individuals who want to give back to those who have built our community.

For out-of-state nurses, Indiana has become a compact state and we are happy to assist with you acquiring this license.

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

An Equal Opportunity Employer