Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
Company: Prestige Care - Chehalem Care Center
Location: Newberg
Posted on: April 28, 2024
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Job Description:
*What does the Licensed Practical Nurse do?*Ever wanted to work
in an environment where you get to know your patients (we call them
residents!) and their families not just for a few days, but for
months, sometimes years at a time? Want to work in a home-like,
relaxed setting where you can truly focus on care? In our Licensed
Practical Nurse role, you will be assisting in the delivery of
nursing services to residents, charting in our EMR system, and
ultimately collaborating with other healthcare providers to best
serve our residents.*In this job, every day you will** Supervises
nonprofessional staff in the daily delivery of resident care,
schedules job assignments and develops nursing unit priorities and
assists in identifying substitutes for staff absences.* Monitors
work assignments, provides feedback, evaluates performance, and
redirects services as directed by Resident Care Manager or Director
of Nursing Services of pertinent problems.* Prepares or assists
with new admissions, transfers, and discharges, providing direct
resident care as determined by resident condition.* Completes
treatments and procedures, as ordered by the physician, and within
scope of practice and related training while observing resident
condition and reporting changes to physician and Resident Care
Manager.* Evaluates and records residents needs and responses to
medications and administers medications as ordered by the physician
and directs medication aides accordingly.* Completes incident
forms, transcribes and carries out physician orders and notifies
family and physician as directed.* Documents all pertinent
information on interdisciplinary notes and 24-Hour D.N.S. report
form, and documents medications, treatments and procedures
performed on appropriate records.*Education & Experience you need
to qualify:** An active LPN certificate or Associate Degree in
Nursing.* Must have a current, unencumbered LPN license in the
state you would be practicing in.* Minimum of 1 year working in
geriatric nursing, including experience with medication
administration, delivery systems and pharmacies.* Excellent written
and oral communication and motivational skills are essential to
success.* Ability to creatively problem-solve in both resident care
and employee management situations.*Why join the Prestige Care
Family in the Licensed Practical Nurse role and what can we offer
you?** We are a 35+ year old, family owned and operated
organization that has a strong promote from within culture.* The
ability to know your patients (we call them residents!) and their
families not just for a few days but long term.* A defined career
path you can start and build a long term and rewarding career with
us.* Education reimbursement* Robust and comprehensive benefits
package including medical, dental, vision, EAP, 401k match,
employer paid life and disability insurance, and more.* Accessible
and engaging regional operations and nursing support staff to
bounce ideas off of, get additional guidance, and partnership to
allow you to be a high performer.*Ways you can advance beyond the
Licensed Practical Nurse role:*Once you master this role, you could
consider the Charge Nurse (LPN), Resident Care Manager (LPN),
Assistant Health Services Director (assisted living), Health
Services Director (in some markets) and other roles which require a
higher level of education with Prestige Care.EOE/M/F/VETS/DISABLED
At Prestige, it is our promise to personally touch lives every day.
It is a philosophy of caring based on our core values of integrity,
trust, commitment, and respect, that are at the center of all that
we do. We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce that
represents all of us, coming from different experiences, cultures,
backgrounds, and viewpoints. Inclusion is the way we treat one
another and how we celebrate what makes us different.Job Type:
Full-timeBenefits:* 401(k)* Dental insurance* Employee assistance
program* Health insurance* Paid time off* Referral program* Vision
insuranceMedical specialties:* GeriatricsPhysical setting:* Long
term care* Nursing home* Rehabilitation centerStandard shift:* Day
shift* Night shiftWeekly schedule:* Monday to Friday* Rotating
weekends* Weekend availabilityExperience:* working in geriatric
nursing: 1 year (Preferred)License/Certification:* LPN
(Required)Work Location: In personby Jobble
Keywords: Prestige Care - Chehalem Care Center, Gresham , Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), Healthcare , Newberg, Oregon
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