LPN Licensed Practical Nurse

Life Care Centers of America; West Haven (TN); On-site; USD 43,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO

Job summary

Life Care Centers of America in the United States is seeking a qualified Licensed Practical Nurse to join our team. This full-time position covers day and night shifts and offers BCBS PPO benefits.

As part of an interdisciplinary team, you will monitor patients, report changes, supervise CNAs, and ensure high-quality care in compliance with laws and Life Care standards.

Qualifications

• Graduated from an accredited LPN program.
• Currently licensed/registered as an LPN in the applicable state; active license in good standing.
• CPR certification upon hire or within orientation; CPR certification must remain current.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and report changes in patients' condition.
• Assign duties, instruct, and provide clinical supervision to CNAs.

Skills

Nursing care

Patient monitoring

CNA supervision

Education

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license

Job description

Employment Status: Full-Time Shift: Days/Nights

Benefits 60/1 (Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO)

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