What are the responsibilities and job description for the Licensed Practical Nurse position at The Laurels of Fulton?
Join a team that makes a difference in someone's life every day at The Laurels of Fulton. As a nurse with us, you will be part of a skilled nursing and short-term rehabilitation care team, providing gentle and empathetic care to our valued guests.
About the Role
The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) plans, coordinates, and provides nursing care services and health education to our nursing home guests. Your responsibilities will include:
- Supervising the care provided by Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA)/State-Tested Nursing Assistants (STNA) and other team members who care for guests.
- Providing safe and accurate medication-related interventions to guests.
- Assessing the health of guests and notifying the physician of changes in status. Promptly implementing new orders.
- Selecting and instituting appropriate nursing interventions to stabilize a guest's condition and/or prevent complications.
- Contributing to the guest's assessment (MDS/CAAs) and the development of a plan of care.
What We Offer
We offer one of the leading employee benefit packages in the industry, including:
- Health insurance - Medical, Dental, and Vision.
- 401K with matching funds.
- Paid time off.
- Paid holidays.
Why Work With Us?
You will join an experienced, hard-working team that values communication and collaboration. Our team is dedicated to achieving the highest standards of care and treating each guest with dignity, respect, and compassion.
Qualifications
To be successful in this role, you will need:
- 1-3 years of experience in a long-term care setting.
- Current Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) licensure in the state.
- CPR certification or acceptable exemption required.
About Laurel Health Care Company
Laurel Health Care Company (The Laurels) is a national provider of skilled nursing, subacute, rehabilitative, and assisted living services dedicated to achieving the highest standards of care.
At The Laurels, caring is more than providing excellent medical and guest services. It's also being a companion and treating each guest with the utmost dignity, respect, and compassion. This is what we call The Laurel Way of Caring, and it comes from within each one of us.
