What are the responsibilities and job description for the Licensed Practical Nurse, LPN position at Putnam Care Center?
Overview
At Genesis Healthcare, we are dedicated to improving the lives we touch through the delivery of high-quality care and exceptional service.
We believe in fostering a collaborative, inclusive, and supportive work environment where every team member is valued and empowered to make a difference.
Responsibilities
Under the direction of a Registered Nurse (RN), the Licensed Practical Nurse delivers efficient and effective nursing care while achieving positive clinical outcomes and patient/family satisfaction.
- Evaluate patients/residents to collect data, observe condition, and report changes in condition.
- Contribute to nursing assessments and care planning.
- Administer medications and perform treatments per physician orders.
- Supervise and monitor patient care provided by unlicensed staff.
Qualifications
The ideal candidate must:
- Be a graduate of an approved school for practical or vocational nursing.
- Be currently licensed by the State Board of Nursing or pending licensed practical nurse licensure.
- Maintain current BLS/CPR certification if employed at a skilled nursing center or as required by the state of practice if an assisted living facility.
Benefits
Genesis Healthcare offers a comprehensive benefits package, including:
- Variable compensation plans.
- Tuition, Travel, and Wireless Service Discounts.
- Employee Assistance Program to support mental health.
- Employee Foundation to financially assist through unforeseen hardships.
- Diverse, Equitable, and Inclusive (DEI) workplace with DEI committee. DEI is a part of our company's DNA.
- Health, Dental, Vision, Company-paid life insurance, 401K, Paid Time Off.
We also offer several voluntary insurances, including:
- Pet Insurance.
- Term and Whole Life Insurance.
- Short-term Disability.
- Hospital Indemnity.
- Personal Accident.
- Critical Illness.
- Cancer Coverage.
Nursing Tuition Assistance Program is also available.
Restrictions apply based on collective bargaining agreements, applicable state law, and factors such as pay classification, job grade, location, and length of service.
