LPN Personal Care Unit

Life Care Centers of America; Antioch (TN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Life Care Centers of America is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse for the Personal Care Unit to deliver quality nursing care and support to patients in accordance with Life Care standards.

The role requires an LPN license in good standing, completion of an accredited LPN program, and CPR certification; one year of geriatric nursing experience is preferred. You will work under the guidance of nursing leadership and collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to ensure patient well-being.

Qualifications

• Attended 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 geriatric nursing experience preferred.
• CPR certification upon hire or obtain during orientation. CPR certification must remain current during employment.

Responsibilities

• Knowledgeable in delivering quality nursing care on the personal care unit.
• Assign duties, instruct, and provide clinical supervision to CNAs.
• Chart appropriately and timely.
• Monitor and report changes in patient condition.
• Exhibit excellent customer service and a professional attitude toward patients.
• Assist in evacuation of patients.
• Demonstrate dependable, regular attendance.
• Communicate and function on an interdisciplinary team.
• Move and position patients as required.
• Read, write, speak, and understand English.

Skills

Clinical supervision

Communication

Patient care

Education

LPN program

LPN license

CPR certification

Job description

Position Summary The LPN Personal Care Unit Licensed Practical Nurse 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. Education, Experience, And Licensure Requirements

• Attended 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 geriatric nursing experience preferred
• CPR certification upon hire or obtain during orientation. CPR certification must remain current during employment.

Specific Job Requirements

• Advanced knowledge in field of practice
• Make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action
• Knowledgeable of practices and procedures as well as the laws, regulations, and guidelines governing functions in the post acute care facility
• Implement and interpret the programs, goals, objectives, policies, and procedures of the department
• Perform proficiently in all competency areas including but not limited to: patient rights, and safety and sanitation
• Maintains professional working relationships with all associates, vendors, etc.
• Maintains confidentiality of all proprietary and/or confidential information
• Understand and follow company policies including harassment and compliance procedures
• Displays integrity and professionalism by adhering to Life Care’s Code of Conduct and completes mandatory Code of Conduct and other appropriate compliance training

Essential Functions

• Knowledgeably and competently deliver quality nursing care to patients on the personal care unit
• Assign duties, instruct, and provide clinical supervision to CNAs
• Chart appropriately and timely
• Monitor and report changes in patient condition
• Exhibit excellent customer service and a positive attitude towards patients
• Assist in the evacuation of patients
• Demonstrate dependable, regular attendance
• Concentrate and use reasoning skills and good judgment
• Communicate and function productively on an interdisciplinary team
• Sit, stand, bend, lift, push, pull, stoop, walk, reach, and move intermittently during working hours
• Read, write, speak, and understand the English language

An Equal Opportunity Employer