LPN - Personal Care Unit (Geriatric)

Life Care Centers of America

Dayton (TN)

On-site

USD 52,000 - 62,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Job summary

Life Care Centers of America seeks an LPN for the Personal Care Unit. You will deliver quality nursing care to patients and provide support to ensure residents reach their highest practicable well-being within Life Care standards.

Required: active LPN license in good standing, accredited LPN program, and CPR certification (upon hire or orientation). One year of geriatric nursing experience preferred. Must maintain confidentiality, uphold policies, and work as part of an interdisciplinary team.

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

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.