Position Summary
The LPN Special Care Unit Licensed Practical Nurse delivers quality nursing care to patients through interpersonal contact and provides care and services to allow patients to attain or maintain the highest practicable physical mental and psychosocial well being in accordance with all applicable laws regulations and Life Care standards.
Education Experience and Licensure Requirements
- Attended an accredited LPN program
- Currently licensed / registered in applicable State. Must maintain an active Licensed Practical / Vocational Nurse (LPN / LVN) license in good standing throughout employment.
- One (1) year geriatric nursing experience preferred
- CPR certification upon hire or obtain during orientation. CPR certification must remain current during employment.
Specific Job Requirements
Expert knowledge in field of practiceMake independent decisions when circumstances warrant such actionKnowledgeable of practices and procedures as well as the laws regulations and guidelines governing functions in the post acute care facilityImplement and interpret the programs goals objectives policies and procedures of the departmentPerform proficiently in all competency areas including but not limited to : patient rights and safety and sanitationMaintains professional working relationships with all associates vendors etc.Maintains confidentiality of all proprietary and / or confidential informationUnderstand and follow company policies including harassment and compliance proceduresDisplays integrity and professionalism by adhering to Life Cares Code of Conduct and completes mandatory Code of Conduct and other appropriate compliance trainingEssential Functions
Knowledgeably and competently deliver quality nursing care to patients on the special care unitAssign duties instruct and provide clinical supervision to CNAsChart appropriately and timelyMonitor and report changes in patient conditionExhibit excellent customer service and a positive attitude towards patientsAssist in the evacuation of patientsDemonstrate dependable regular attendanceConcentrate and use reasoning skills and good judgmentCommunicate and function productively on an interdisciplinary teamSit stand bend lift push pull stoop walk reach and move intermittently during working hoursRead write speak and understand the English languageAn Equal Opportunity Employer
Key Skills
Computer Science,Continuous Integration,Fraud,Intake Experience,Law Enforcement,Usability,Analysis Skills,Computer Forensics,Driving,Teaching,Counterintelligence,Sass
Employment Type : Full-Time
Experience : years
Vacancy : 1