Licensed Practical Nurse - Skilled Care

Overview
Homewood Retirement Centers is a community that fosters teamwork and innovative solutions, resulting in job satisfaction for our dedicated employees. We value longevity and strong relationships within our community. Our mission is to honor Christ through faithful service to seniors and one another.

Salary Information
As a licensed practical nurse, you can expect a competitive hourly rate of $29.25-$32.25 per hour. This includes shift and weekend differentials.

Job Description
You will be at the heart of our residents' well-being, delivering care that goes above and beyond. Your days will be filled with opportunities to showcase your expertise, from administering medications and treatments with precision to maintaining meticulous records of care provided.

In this role, you'll play a pivotal part in ensuring top-notch care by delegating daily duties to nursing assistants and hospitality aides. Your guidance and support will be instrumental in creating a nurturing and compassionate environment for our residents. You'll actively participate in care planning, using your knowledge and skills to evaluate the physical and psychological needs of our residents.

Daily Responsibilities

• Administer prescribed medications and treatments in accordance with approved nursing techniques.
• Provide accurate and descriptive records of medical and nursing care of the residents.
• Assign daily resident care duties to Nursing Assistants and Hospitality Aides, monitor and evaluate the delivery of care.
• Acknowledge and implement all physicians' orders.
• Participate in resident care planning.
• Evaluate and respond to the physical and psychological needs of the residents.

Benefits
We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Paid time off, allowing you to cash out each year.
• Financial assistance for new LPNs/RNs, covering up to 50% of student loans.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Referral bonus of up to $600.
• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance options.
• Retirement contributions.
• Professional licensure reimbursement.

Schedule
Full-time LPNs typically work 8-hour shifts during the following periods: Day shift (6:30 am-2:45 pm), Evening shift (2:30 pm-10:45 pm), Night shift (10:30 pm-6:45 am). Part-time positions are available with 2-4 days per week, consisting of 8-hour shifts. Weekend-only shifts and PRN opportunities are also available.

Requirements

• A current and valid LPN license in the state where you will provide care.
• Judgment capabilities, initiative, and dependability.
• The ability to read, write, and understand English fluently.
• The capacity to stand, walk, stoop, twist, and turn frequently throughout an eight-hour shift.
• The ability to lift 30 pounds when assisting colleagues with resident lifts and transfers.
• The capacity to push a med cart while dispensing medications.
• The ability to react quickly and decisively in emergencies and unexpected resident behavior.
• The ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• The capacity to communicate effectively with residents at their level of understanding.

Salary : $29 - $32