What are the responsibilities and job description for the Licensed Practical Nurse, LPN position at Waldorf Center?
About Us
At Genesis Healthcare, we strive to make a positive impact in the lives of those we touch through our commitment to delivering exceptional care and service. As a leading provider in the long-term care industry, we foster an inclusive, supportive work environment where every team member is valued and empowered to make a difference.
We offer opportunities for growth, development, and advancement in a range of roles, allowing you to enhance your skills and contribute to our mission of improving the well-being of our patients and residents.
Job Summary
Under the direction of a Registered Nurse (RN), the Licensed Practical Nurse will provide efficient and effective nursing care, achieving positive clinical outcomes and patient/family satisfaction.
The successful candidate will be responsible for evaluating patients/residents, collecting data, observing conditions, and reporting changes in condition. They will also contribute to nursing assessments and care planning, administer medications and perform treatments as ordered by physicians, and supervise and monitor patient care provided by unlicensed staff.
Responsibilities
- Evaluate patients/residents to collect data, observe condition and report changes in condition
- Contribute to nursing assessments and care planning
- Administer medications and performs treatments per physician orders
- Supervise and monitor patient care provided by unlicensed staff
Qualifications
- Must be a graduate of an approved school for practical or vocational nursing
- Must be currently licensed by the State Board of Nursing or pending licensed practical nurse licensure
- Must 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
We offer 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
- Health, Dental, Vision, Company-paid life insurance, 401K, Paid Time Off
We also offer several voluntary insurances, such as:
- Pet Insurance
- Term and Whole Life Insurance
- Short-term Disability
- Hospital Indemnity
- Personal Accident
- Critical Illness
- Cancer Coverage
Nursing Tuition Assistance Program restrictions apply based on collective bargaining agreements, applicable state law and factors such as pay classification, job grade, location, and length of service.
