Full-Time Community Nurse- LPN required

We are seeking a full-time Community Nurse (LPN). This position is a full-time position which includes working a combination of Assisted Living and/or Memory Care office support along with our Director of Nursing , Memory Care Direct, and Resident Care Manager as well as passing medications and providing cares to our residents on specified shifts each week. Every other weekend is required . This position is open due to a recent promotion within the community.

As a Licensed Practical Nurse, you will have the opportunity to connect with, and positively impact the lives of, our residents daily! You will promote the physical, personal, and emotional well-being of each resident and work with the Director of Nursing and care staff teams to strive to reach the ultimate goal, which is to return the resident to their maximum level of self-care and independence, when possible.

As a Licensed Practical Nurse, you will impact the lives of our residents by –

• Responsible for the planning, implementation, and evaluation of all nursing care prescribed, and provided, to our residents within the community.
• Work with the Director of Nursing to provide direction and oversight to the care staff regarding the resident’s needs based on the assessment performed.
• Understand the importance and value of communication regarding the resident’s care and well-being with community staff, as well as with the resident’s family members.

To become a Licensed Practical Nurse, you will need –

• Graduation from an accredited School of Nursing and current state license is required
• 1 years of Nursing experience preferred.
• Must possess a current CPR certification or be willing to obtain within the first 30 days of hire.
• Dependable and able to meet schedule requirements with no restrictions, and available for weekend rotations
• Working knowledge of treating and assisting seniors with dementia.
• Ability to provide necessary care to residents of the community within state and federal guidelines.
• Knowledgeable of and experienced in conducting pre-admission assessments, training, and education to staff, residents, and family members.
• Conduct oneself in a professional manner at all times with the ability to effectively perform conflict intervention and resolution for residents, families, employees, and others as needed.
• Must be able to meet all physical demands of the job which includes, but is not limited to: seeing, speaking, touching, walking, standing, bending, reaching overhead, crouching/kneeling or crawling, as well as the ability to regularly lift/move up to 50lbs independently and up to 200lbs with assistance.
• Ability to work well with others and take direction from management, as well as take initiative – willing to go above and beyond to ensure our residents needs are met and they are comfortable in their living environment.
• Self-motivated to accomplish identified goals with a strong sense of accountability for results.
• Must possess knowledge of state and federal nursing center laws and regulations regarding senior living care, as well as a solid understanding of opportunities and limits of other levels of care within senior living.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, we will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages prospective employees and incumbents to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $31.00 - $34.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Medical Specialty:

• Geriatrics

Physical Setting:

• Long term care

Supplemental Pay:

• Overtime pay

Experience:

• Assisted Living nurse or care department: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Drivers License (Required)
• LPN license (Required)
• BLS Certification or are willing to obtain within 30 days (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $31 - $34