LPN Licensed Practical Nurse LPN

LPN Licensed Practical Nurse

Join the Stellar Health Group family as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) and provide high-quality care to residents in our nursing services department.

$35.00/hr – $45.00/hr

Under new ownership! Sign-on bonus of $5,000.

Department:
Nursing Services

Reports to:

Director of Nursing, Assistant Director of Nursing, Unit Nurse Manager

Supervises:
Certified Nursing Assistants, Medication Technician/Aide, Restorative Aide

Provides direct nursing care to residents and supervises day-to-day nursing activities performed by certified nursing assistants, ensuring compliance with federal, state and local regulations and facility policies.

• Nursing Degree from an accredited college or university or graduation from an approved LPN/LVN program.
• Prior experience in long-term care preferred but not required.
• Current unrestricted license as a Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in the practicing state.
• Current CPR certification.

• Direct daily activities of certified nursing assistants according to regulations and facility policies.
• Ensure compliance with all policies and procedures.
• Participate in admission, discharge, and transfers of residents.
• Observe changes in residents’ status, notify physician and family, and document accordingly.
• Transcribe physician orders to medical record and carry out orders as written.
• Prepare and administer medications per physicians’ orders and monitor for adverse effects.
• Perform wound treatments as ordered, observe changes, and document.
• Schedule follow-up appointments and transportation as needed.
• Provide nursing leadership to unit personnel.
• Provide direct care skills (colostomy changes, tube feedings, wound care, suctioning, IV administration, etc.) per policies.
• Conduct rounds to ensure resident needs are met and duties performed.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team to meet residents’ needs holistically.
• Notify appropriate departments of concerns or complaints; file grievances as necessary.
• Report incidents or unusual occurrences to supervisor, unit manager, assistant director, or director of nursing; assist in investigations.
• Participate in end-of-life care as required.
• Maintain adequate inventory of medications, supplies, equipment and notify personnel of needs.
• Initiate, review and update care plans as needed.
• Promote teamwork, mutual respect, and effective communication.
• Participate in survey processes when inspection surveys arise.

• Competitive wages
• Shift differentials
• Sign-on bonus
• 6 paid holidays
• Free employee education
• Complimentary employee meals
• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Long & short-term disability insurance
• Accrued paid time off – full-time employees
• 401(k)

Entry level

Full-time

Health care provider

Hospitals and health care