Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Job Description
At Priority Life Care (PLC), we provide you the opportunity to use your talents in a progressive, growing organization that makes a positive difference in the lives of the seniors we serve. Join us in our mission to enhance the lives of seniors, and your own! We think it's time for you to begin your journey with PLC!
At Priority Life Care, our mission is to light the way in senior care, with respect to affordability and independence.
LPN/LVN:
The primary purpose of the LPN/LVN is to provide direct and individualized nursing care to residents. The LPN/LVN works as part of the nursing team to assess patient needs, plan and modify care and implement interventions.
To our staff we provide:
Competitive wages and PTO
Exceptional career advancement opportunities through our "Pathway to Promotion" program
A full range of health plans - including vision and dental!
SwiftMD Telemedicine, at low or no cost!
Special pay rates on holidays
$10,000 Company paid Life Insurance
Family planning and support services through Maven
Voluntary Short-Term Disability, Accident Coverage, and Critical Illness
Confidential Employee Assistance Program
Retirement savings plans
Flexible Spending Accounts
Employee referral bonuses
On-demand wages via ZayZoon. No need to wait until payday!
Rewards Program based on Years of Service and PLC Employee of the Year Award
Your responsibilities:
Provides direct and individualized nursing care to residents
Prepares, administers and records medications in accordance with facility policy
Monitors and records temperatures or blood pressures, dressing wounds, treating bedsores, giving enemas or douches, catheterizations, etc.
Sterilizes equipment and supplies as needed
Collects samples such as blood, urine and sputum, and performs routine laboratory tests on samples
Prepares residents for medical treatments, examinations and tests, explaining the procedures and their purpose
Administers prescribed emergency care
Answers residents’ call-lights and determines how to assist them as needed
Assess residents’ conditions and vitals to determine and/or modify resident treatment plans
Monitors, records and reports symptoms and changes in residents’ conditions
Provides input for the development of individualized care plans and implements accordingly
Maintains accurate, detailed reports and records
Record residents' medical information and vital signs
Documents nursing history and physical assessment for assigned residents
Understands and reviews the facility’s Healthcare Clinical Policies and Procedures and Safety Guidelines
Qualifications
Graduate from an accredited nursing program; minimum of 1 year of previous long-term care experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience
Must be licensed in the applicable state as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN)
CPR and First Aid Certification
Must pass a background screening
To apply, visit: https://apply.jobappnetwork.com/priority-life-care/
Check us out on our website: www.prioritylc.com
Priority Life Care provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
$29 - $32 / hour