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Friends Homes is hiring: LPN!

Shift(s): 2nd and 3rd 8 and 12 hours

Starting rate: $27.00 and up DOE. This does not include shift differential for 1st, 2nd, 3rd and all weekend shifts.

Why Us?

Friends Homes is a Life Plan Community providing services to older adults throughout all levels of care. Our core values shine through in the services we provide to our residents and fellow teammates. We are seeking individuals with a strong work ethic and a passion for creating a clean, safe, and welcoming environment. If you want to be part of a team that is dedicated to outstanding service and personal growth, we want to hear from you!

Perks for YOU:

• Excellent benefits package including medical/dental and 401K
• Paid annual leave (PAL)
• Delicious discounted meals for employees
• Access to our Nurse Practitioner on Day 1
• Free wellness programs with access to the community wellness center
• Access to earned wages prior to payday
• Extensive employee assistance program
• Scholarships and other employee specific services
• Insurance for family members
• Disability and life insurance
• Vision program
• Flexible Spending Account
• Dependent Spending account
• Retirement Plan (401k) eligibility
• Referral program
  
  
  

Responsibilities:

• Record a patient’s medical history accurately
• Take and record measurements of blood pressure, temperature, heart rate etc.
• Observe patients under treatment to identify progress, side-effects of medications etc.
• Monitor patients’ condition including fluid intake and output and compose patient charts
• Assist ailing patients in daily necessary activities such as eating, bathing etc.
• Administer injections, prescribed medications, enemas etc., clean and dress wounds and assist with other basic medical care tasks
• Collect samples for lab testing as assigned
• Provide emotional and psychological support when needed
• Communicate with patients’ family or friends to provide advice, comfort, and release instructions
  
  
  

Required:

• Proven experience as LPN
• Ability to undertake a variety of diverse care tasks and work in a multidisciplinary team
• Familiarity with hospital health, safety and sanitation standards and procedures
• Understanding of confidentiality obligations and nursing best practices
• Excellent knowledge of medical and hospital terminology
• Good knowledge of MS Office and data entry
• Perfect physical condition and stamina
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Compassionate and able to handle stress
• Licensed Nurse (LPN) in the State of NC
  
  
  

Join us at Friends Homes and be part of a team that values your skills and passion for service. Apply now and help us create a warm, welcoming environment for our residents