LPN Shift Supervisor - Long-Term Care

Northwest Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwest Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center seeks an LPN to provide direct nursing care to residents and supervise nursing assistants, ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local standards and delivering the highest quality care.

Requirements include a current LPN license, CPR certification, fluency in English, and the ability to work independently in a long-term care setting while collaborating with physicians and interdisciplinary teams.

Qualifications

• Licensed Practical Nurse with current unencumbered state license.
• Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand English.
• Must be able to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action.
• Knowledge of nursing & medical practices & procedures, as well as laws, regulations, and guidelines pertaining to nursing care facilities.
• Current CPR Certification is required.
• Experience in Long Term Care is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Direct the day-to-day functions of the nursing assistants. Plan shifts, report on activities, admit/transfer/discharge residents, and provide leadership.
• Complete and file admission/transfer/discharge forms; transcribe physician orders; maintain charts and incident reports per policy.
• Prepare and administer medications as ordered by the physician.
• Develop and maintain good rapport with inter-departmental personnel and create a warm, calm unit atmosphere; participate in shift handovers and rounds with physicians as needed.
• Administer professional nursing services such as catheterization, tube feedings, wound care, blood draws, and ROM exercises as required.
• Monitor staff compliance with safety regulations in equipment and supply use.
• Maintain confidentiality of resident care information and ensure privacy; report unauthorized disclosures.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Licensed Practical Nurse

English proficiency

Decision making

Nursing knowledge

CPR Certification

Long Term Care experience

Job description

Northwest Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center seeks an LPN to provide direct nursing care to residents and supervise nursing assistants, ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local standards and delivering the highest quality care.

Requirements include a current LPN license, CPR certification, fluency in English, and the ability to work independently in a long-term care setting while collaborating with physicians and interdisciplinary teams.