Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Job Description
Join our team as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) working Saturdays & Sundays here at Rockingham County Rehabilitation and Nursing Center. Enjoy fantastic benefits, up to an $8,000 sign-on bonus, generous paid time off and the opportunity to work alongside accomplished professionals. We are committed to providing preventative and restorative care to all residents and clients. Be a part of an organization you can be proud of. SCOPE OF POSITION: Provides care and directs the staff to follow the resident plan of care as determined by the Head Nurse. EXAMPLE OF DUTIES: -Complies with nursing standards as established by N.H. Nurse Practice Act, policies and procedures of the Nursing Department and the facility. -Supervises, delegates and evaluates the work performance of LNAs on the unit assigned and identifies learning needs. . -Maintains resident privacy, dignity, confidentiality; promotes safe, comfortable environment. -Performs and signs drug count at change of shift and documents according to RCNH policy. -Assesses residents and identifies, reports and documents any change in resident's status. -Assumes responsibility for documentation of self and LNAs, which meets RCNH policy standards and State/Federal requirements including nurse's notes and incident reports. -Identifies and utilizes infection control techniques at all times in accordance with RCNH Policy and Standard Precautions. -Assumes responsibility for all aspects of care related to admissions, transfers or discharges. TYPICAL QUALIFICATIONS: -Must be a graduate of a state approved school of nursing and possess a valid New Hampshire LPN License. -Must possess qualities of leadership and have a genuine interest in geriatric nursing -Must possess ability to work harmoniously with others and delegate authority wisely. LUCRATIVE SHIFT DIFFERENTIALS: Sat/Sun: Earn 1.5X the base hourly rate + applicable shift differentials: Hours worked between 7:00am-3:00pm: $3.00/hour Hours worked between 3:00pm-11:00pm: $7.125/hour Hours worked between 11:00pm-7:00am: $8.25/hour Equal Employment Opportunity. Mandatory post offer physical and drug testing for new hire. Criminal records check required.