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.