LPN Licensed Practical Nurse $5,000 Sign-on Bonus

Life Care Centers of America; Banner Elk (NC); On-site; USD 48,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation

Sick leave

Holiday pay

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Long-term disability

Short-term disability

401K

Job summary

Life Care Centers of America is seeking a qualified Licensed Practical Nurse to join our nursing team on the night shift (6:30pm–6:30am) at Banner Elk. We offer a $5,000 sign-on bonus and a full benefits package including vacation, sick, holiday, health, dental, life and disability insurance, and 401K.

As an important member of an interdisciplinary team, you will deliver quality nursing care, monitor patient conditions, and supervise CNAs.

Qualifications

• Graduated from an accredited LPN program.
• Current LPN/LVN license in good standing.
• CPR certification required.
• One year of skilled nursing experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care to residents per care plan.
• Monitor and report changes in patient condition.
• Instruct and supervise CNAs as needed.
• Maintain documentation and adhere to Life Care standards.

Skills

LPN/LVN license

Education

Graduated from an accredited LPN program

Job description

Full Time, Nightshift 6:30pm-6:30am, $5,000 Sign on Bonus. Benefits include vacation, sick, holiday, health, dental, life, long & short term disability insurance, 401K

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