Licensed Practical Nurse

Position Title: Licensed Practical Nurse - FT

Copper Ridge Nursing & Assisted Living Center is recruiting for a  nurse to fill an LPN role in a skilled nursing facility setting. The nurse will provide that has direct care responsibilities. We are looking for clinicians who would like to combine their love for people and strong work ethic with the opportunities to advance your career.

Duties: 

• Observe and monitor residents’ health and assess their needs to provide quality care  

• Work with physicians to create individual care plans and assist them during required operations or procedures  

• Maintain complete healthcare records and reports including PCC being utilized according to best practices.

• Supervise, manage, and assist in training CMA’s and GNA’s on staff  

• Perform routine procedures as needed, including administering medication and injections, and provide emergency medical care when necessary  

• Maintain a high standard of hygiene and cleanliness within the facility 

• Collaborates with DON in maintaining adequate staffing coverage

• Effectively utilizes existing manpower to limit the amount of overtime/agency needed to support staffing

• Assess work performance of nursing staff while on duty ensuring timeliness in services to our patients/residents

• Maintain security of the facility, creating an environment that is respectful, team-oriented, and responsive to the needs of our staff, patients, and their families

• Monitoring nursing care to reduce hospitalizations and ensure positive outcomes.

• Encourages shift to shift communication between incoming and outgoing nursing staff.

• Reviews prospective Admissions in relation to existing nursing capabilities and ensures readiness to treat.

• Ensure that patient's attending physician and family or responsible party are promptly notified of any significant change in the patient health condition.

• Investigates patient/family complaints and takes appropriate actions to bring to resolution.

Requirements:  

• Current state LPN

• BLS/CPR certification  

• In-depth knowledge of nursing care methods and health and safety guidelines  

• Responsible and compassionate with outstanding organizational and communication skills  

• Experience supervising GNAs and CMAs in a nursing home setting  

Preferred Skills: Our ideal candidate is organized, interested in management positions, and committed to maintaining high standards. 

Benefits: 401(k), health, life, vision, and dental insurance, PTO (paid time off), overtime pay, TapCheck, premium holiday pay, disability insurance, and stability in the strong leadership/management team who strives & achieves customer service excellence with dedicated staff qualifications.  

*Per the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) guidelines, COVID-19 vaccines, or an approved exemption, are mandatory and are a requirement to work in our community. 

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Copper Ridge is an equal opportunity employer and promotes a drug-free workplace.