LPN Special Care Unit

Life Care Centers of America; Fort Wayne (IN); Sur place; USD 48 000 - 64 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Sign-on bonus

Résumé du poste

The Life Care Centers of America is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse for the Memory Care Unit in Fort Wayne, IN. You will provide quality nursing care, supervise CNAs, and ensure patient safety and well-being in a post-acute setting.

Requirements include an accredited LPN program, an active LPN/LVN license, and CPR certification. Geriatric experience is preferred, with a strong commitment to confidentiality, professionalism, and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Attended an accredited LPN program.
• Must hold an active LPN/LVN license in good standing.
• One year geriatric nursing experience preferred.
• CPR certification upon hire or during orientation.

Responsabilités

• Deliver quality nursing care on the special care unit.
• Assign duties and provide clinical supervision to CNAs.
• Chart appropriately and timely.
• Monitor and report changes in patient condition.
• Exhibit excellent customer service and teamwork.
• Assist in the evacuation of patients.
• Maintain regular attendance.
• Read, write, speak English fluently.

Connaissances

Geriatric nursing

CPR certified

LPN license

Clinical supervision

Formation

Accredited LPN program

Active LPN/LVN license

Description du poste

• 5,000 Sign On Bonus

Be the Difference in Someone's Day! We're seeking caring professionals with required Memory Care/Dementia experience to provide exceptional support and enhance the quality of life for our residents

Position Summary

The LPN Special 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

• Expert 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 special 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