LPN Full Time

We have new wages rates and incentives with competitive benefits!! Low patient ratios per Nurse. Good Samaritan Home provides a family-like atmosphere by sharing Christian love and concern for our residents and our employees. Providing exceptional resident care is the foundation of our Home. We are seeking a self-motivated, passionate, and caring Licensed Practical Nurse to join our family. The primary purpose of your job position is to provide direct nursing care to the residents, and to supervise the day-to-day nursing activities performed by nursing assistants. Such supervision must be in accordance with current federal, state, and local standards, guidelines, and regulations that govern our Home, and as may be required by the Director of Nursing Services or Nurse Supervisor to ensure that the highest degree of quality care is maintained at all times. Full time position works (3) three 12-hour shifts, including every 3rd weekend with a $3.00/hour weekend shift differential pay. Day shift is from 6:30 am - 7:00 pm. Night shift is from 6:30 pm - 7:00 am, with a $2.00/hour night shift differential pay. The ideal candidate will be experienced in providing diverse basic care to those who need it while remaining patient and calm. It is a demanding job but also very rewarding. Responsibilities: Record a patient’s medical history accurately Take and record measurements of blood pressure, temperature, heart rate etc. Observe patients under treatment to identify progress, side-effects of medications etc. Monitor patients’ condition including fluid intake and output and compose patient charts Assist ailing patients in daily necessary activities such as eating, bathing etc. Administer injections, prescribed medications, enemas etc., clean and dress wounds and assist with other basic medical care tasks Collect samples for lab testing as assigned Requirements: Must maintain current CPR certification Must possess a current, unencumbered, active license to practice as an LPN in Indiana Ability to undertake a variety of diverse care tasks and work in a multidisciplinary team Familiarity with long term care, safety, and sanitation standards and procedures Compassionate and able to handle stress A team player with excellent communication and interpersonal skills Must be knowledgeable of nursing and medical practices and procedures, as well as laws, regulations, and guidelines that pertain to long-term care Must have patience, tactfulness, a cheerful disposition and enthusiasm, as well as the willingness to handle difficult residents We recognize that our employees are at the heart of achieving our mission. For this reason, we at The Good Samaritan Home continually take on the challenge of creating a comprehensive, low or no cost benefit package. Benefits available to employees of Good Samaritan Home include: Competitive Wages with Annual Merit Increases. Generous Paid-Time-Off beginning first day of hire. Life Insurance, and Short-Term Disability Insurance paid by Good Samaritan Home.. Low employee cost Health, Vision and Dental Insurance plans. Matching retirement plan to help you plan for the future. Advancement Opportunities and Tuition Reimbursement. Daily meals provided. And many more fantastic benefits. If you have a desire to make a difference in the lives of our residents, to provide excellent customer service and work in a family-like atmosphere, apply today at www.goodsamhome.org/work-here/ All employees must either (a) establish that they have been fully vaccinated against COVID-19; (b) make an appointment to begin the COVID-19 vaccination process within 1 week of job offer, or (c) obtain an exemption as an accommodation.