LPN Personal Care Unit

Life Care Centers of America; Sparta (TN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Life Care Centers of America is seeking an LPN for the Personal Care Unit to deliver quality nursing care to patients and support their highest practical well-being under Life Care standards.

Requirements include an accredited LPN program completion, an active state LPN license, and CPR certification; one year of geriatric nursing experience is preferred. This full-time role offers a $3,500 sign-on bonus and comprehensive opportunities for teamwork and professional growth.

Qualifications

• Must have completed an accredited LPN program.
• Active LPN license in the applicable state.
• CPR certification required at hire or during orientation.

Responsibilities

• Deliver quality nursing care on the personal care unit.
• Assign duties and provide clinical supervision to CNAs.
• Chart appropriately and timely; monitor changes in patient condition.
• Maintain excellent customer service and teamwork.
• Follow safety, sanitation, and confidentiality standards.
• Assist in patient evacuation when needed.
• Demonstrate reliable attendance and professional conduct.

Skills

LPN license

Geriatric care

CPR certification

Education

Accredited LPN program

Active LPN license

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

$3500 Sign on Bonus For Full Time

An Equal Opportunity Employer