LPN Full Time - Day Shift

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) administers nursing care in a skilled nursing community under the supervision of a registered nurse (RN) or another medical supervisor and operates under the direction of physician orders. Provides basic medical care including assessing resident condition and monitoring for changes in condition, wound care, administering medication, resident/caregiver education, obtain specimens per physician orders. Ensures the health, comfort, and safety of patients by assisting with bathing, feeding, and dressing.

Essential Job Functions:

• Provides direct resident nursing care and supervises the Medication Aides (SNF), Medication Techs (ALF) and CNAs within their neighborhood or unit in accordance with established plans.
• Acts in the capacity as a supervisor in a modified primary care setting.
• Complies with evaluation, treatment, and documentation of residents within their assignment.
• Maintains ongoing communications with physicians concerning resident care including obtaining and reporting lab results, x-ray results, physical assessment abnormalities, etc.
• Completes required documentation in an accurate and timely manner.
• Confirms Residents have received their scheduled showers and that ADL care is provided as expected.
• Facilitates problem solving and open communications with the nursing staff.
• Ensures effective interactions with patients and families.
• Ensures compliance with resident rights policies and work with families and other staff, as needed, to resolve grievances.
• Acts in compliance with Salemtowne, regulatory and professional standards and guidelines.
• Accesses continuing education opportunities appropriate to discipline and responsibilities to maintain clinical competency.
• Adheres to facility policies and procedures and participates in facility quality improvement and safety programs.
• Participates in and/or provide in-service education sessions.
• Supports Salemtowne Shines culture & philosophy.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Participates in nurse on-call schedule per policy.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Strong clinical, leadership, and management skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and interdisciplinary relationships.

Job Type: Full-time

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Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $25.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Free parking
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Paid training
• Referral program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Standard shift:

• Day shift

Supplemental schedule:

• Holidays

Weekly schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Winston-Salem, NC 27106: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

License/Certification:

• LPN (Required)
• CPR Certification (Required)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Preferred)

Work Location: One location

Salary : $25 - $0