What are the responsibilities and job description for the Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - FT DAYS/NIGHTS position at Veritas Skilled Nursing Management?
Job Details
Description
The Center at Tucson is looking to hire Licensed Practical Nurses now!
Shift Availability: Full time, day shift 6am-6pm; night shift 6pm-6am.
Pay: $30-33/hour, dependent on experience. NOC has a shift differential in addition to the base pay.
Job Description: The primary purpose of the Nursing Staff is to provide excellent patient care in compliance with State/Federal Regulations and Company policy.
Job Duties and Responsibilities:
- Oversee all areas of the patients medical needs on a daily basis
- Work in collaboration with patient, physician, family members, care team and other healthcare professionals to ensure the best possible care and treatment for the patient
- LPNs-pass meds, provide treatment, assess for changes in conditions
- Answer call lights, assist patient with ADLs
- Responsible for timely and accurate charting
- Do whatever is takes to make our patients happy with their stay
About Us
The Center at Tucson is a skilled nursing facility that serves patients needing physical rehabilitation and/or complex nursing care. Our highly qualified, caring staff provides care in a beautiful, hotel like atmosphere to help our patients achieve strength and functionality. Skilled-nursing care, family involvement, psychological care and discharge planning complement a well-rounded, individualized program and encourages each patient’s transition to their highest functional level. With state of the art equipment and unparalleled comfort and amenities, our physician-driven care plan is designed to maximize the quality of our care.
Why Join Our Team?
- We offer beautiful, new, state of the art facilities
- Physician driven care plans designed to maximize the quality of care
- We offer an environment that encourages team involvement and fosters new ideas
- Tuition Reimbursement Programs may be available for qualified candidates
- Excellent pay
- PTO
- 401k matching
- Medical, dental, vision, along with the other ancillary benefits
Qualifications
Education, licensure, certifications, and experience:
- Must possess a current and valid fingerprint clearance card (FPCC).
- Must possess a current and valid LPN/LVN license.
- Must possess a current and valid CPR certification.
- Must pass a pre-employment background check and drug test.
- 1 years’ experience in a skilled nursing facility is preferred.
Other Job Requirements:
- Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.
- Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action.
- Must possess the ability to tactfully work with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel, and the general public.
- Must have patience, tact, a cheerful disposition and enthusiasm, as well as the willingness to handle difficult residents.
- Must be able to relate information concerning a resident’s condition.
- Must be knowledgeable of HIPAA compliance and requirements, and have the ability to maintain highly confidential information.
- Must not pose a direct threat to the health and safety of other individuals in the workplace.
Salary : $30 - $33
