LPN Lifelong Health

Riverside Health; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 3,981,000 - 5,480,000; Full time

Job summary

Riverside Healthis seeking an LPN to provide skilled nursing care under supervision, focusing on resident safety, comfort, and well-being. You will monitor residents, participate in planning and evaluating care, and supervise CNAs to ensure quality outcomes.

The role emphasizes accurate medication administration, adherence to policies, and timely documentation. Strong CPR/BLS certification is required within 30 days of hire.

Qualifications

• Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license required (Virginia)
• CPR/BLS certification required within 30 days of hire

Responsibilities

• Administers medications and treatments accurately per provider orders.
• Respects resident choices within safety and dignity considerations and follows facility policies.
• Assigns duties to non-professional staff (e.g., CNAs) according to training and needs to ensure quality care.
• Monitors residents, participates in planning, implementing, and evaluating nursing care, documents changes and outcomes.

Job description

Smithfield, Virginia

Hiring Range

$28.90 - $39.78/HourlyActual pay is determined based on job-related factors such as relevant experience, education, credentials, skills, internal equity, and business needs.

Overview

Works under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, Nurse Manager or Nursing Supervisor, and ultimately responsible to the Director of Nursing or Assistant Director of Nursing and Director of Quality Care Management. The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) monitors the resident, participates in the planning, implementation and evaluation of nursing care. Provides for the emotional, physical comfort and safety of the residents and their families. Assists in supervision of auxiliary personnel.

What you will do

• Medications and treatments are administered accurately and according to provider's orders.
• Allows resident choices within limits of capability considering safety /dignity issues and follows policies and procedures of facility to include resident privacy and dignity.
• Assigns duties to non-professional staff such as CNAs according to education, training, policy and resident need in order to assure quality resident care is delivered. Engages team members for optimal performance and addresses performance as needed.
• Participates in administering medications, treatments, monitoring and observation of resident care. Identifies changes in condition with proper documentation according to standards of nursing practice. Demonstrates consistent follow through to promote positive resident outcomes. Utilizes good judgment and specialized skills.

Qualifications

Experience

• Less than 1 year Nursing experience (Preferred)

Licenses and Certifications

• Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Virginia Department of Health Professions (VDHP) Upon Hire(Required)
• CPR/BLS Certification - American Heart Association/American Red Cross/American Safety and Health Institute (AHA/ARC) within 30 Days(Required)