What are the responsibilities and job description for the LPN - Post Acute LTC position at Nexa Equity?
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Position: LPN - Post Acute LTC
Pay Rate: $50 - $52/hr on W2
Location: Lewiston, ME
Shift: days (7a-7p) or Nights (7p-7a)
Duration: 13 weeks contract
JOB SUMMARY
The RN and LPN partners with our residents and other care providers to create a safe and comfortable therapeutic environment by providing direct and indirect care.
Units include:-
3 East is a 31-bed specialized unit, working with Alzheimers/dementia residents, and tailoring care to meet their needs. Key aspects of this unit are the use of both verbal and non-verbal communication techniques, understanding the difficult behaviors that are sometimes associated with residents that have Alzheimer's/Dementia, as well as understanding that these behaviors can be valid communications. It provides needed care to those residents needing long term placement in a home-like environment.
The Transitional Rehabilitation Unit occupies the second floor of d'Youville Pavilion. This 42-bed unit provides short-term, skilled nursing and rehab services to patients recovering from fractures, joint replacements, back surgery, stroke, and other illnesses or injuries of a short-term nature where a rehab approach might be beneficial. Nursing services often include IV therapy, wound care and geriatric assessment and management.
3 West is a 42-bed long-term care unit. It provides needed care to those residents needing long term placement in a home-like environment.
JOB REQUIREMENTS:-
Education: Associates in Nursing or Graduate of Maine State Board approved LPN course
Need valid State of Maine or compact Licensed Practical Nurse license
Experience: 1-3 years previous RN / LPN experience preferred
Other Skills Required: Medical terminology preferred
Strong teamwork and communication skills required.
The ability to work well within a team of other care providers
Flexibility required to coverage 24 hours/day, 7 days per week
Job Types: Full-time, Contract
Pay: $50.00 - $52.00 per hour
Expected hours: 36 per week
Physical Setting:
- Long term care
Experience:
- LTC LPN: 2 years (Required)
License/Certification:
- BLS Certification (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $50 - $52
