Licensed Practical Nurse

Countryside Health Care of Milford is hiring Licensed Practical Nurses for 3-11 and 11-7 shifts. In this role, you will conduct and coordinate all nursing activities on your assigned unit in a long-term care setting and active rehabilitation unit, working with a variety of patients to help them achieve optimal function or successfully return home.

Responsibilities

• Receive and give accurate, concise reports on residents and patients at change of shift
• Provide oversight and management of CNAs assigned to your unit, including daily assignments, break scheduling, and performance evaluation
• Manage all resident and patient care on the unit, including updating nursing care plans and CNA care plans with new orders and changes
• Review care plans for appropriate problems, approaches, goals, and revisions
• Review CNA documentation including vital signs, bathing, weights, intake and output, and bowel movements
• Complete nursing summaries and quarterly assessments as assigned
• Make daily rounds and maintain awareness of all resident and patient conditions, reporting pertinent data to the Unit Manager
• Notify physicians, nurse practitioners, and responsible parties of significant changes in condition
• Evaluate resident and patient needs and the effectiveness of care provided
• Promote effective restorative nursing techniques
• Maintain universal precautions and infection control policies
• Document completely and accurately using only standard abbreviations
• Administer and record medications as ordered and maintain accurate narcotic counts according to pharmacy and facility policy
• Maintain, order, and obtain adequate medications, nursing supplies, and equipment for the unit
• Perform weekly skin checks and administer treatments as ordered, documenting changes and progress
• Obtain finger stick blood sugars as ordered with accurate documentation and notification of providers if results are outside parameters
• Obtain specimens, follow up with lab, and notify providers of results
• Assist with meal trays, call lights, and alarms
• Clean, restock, and empty trash on medication and treatment carts before change of shift
• Contact providers and families as necessary
• Transcribe new orders promptly and accurately
• Admit, transfer, and discharge residents on your assigned unit and notify business office and dietary of changes
• Complete incident reports and document in the medical record according to facility policy
• Complete nursing log at end of shift
• Assist with orientation and staff development
• Participate in staff meetings and continuing education opportunities
• Deliver direct resident and patient care when necessary
• Assume supervisory responsibilities if requested by the Director of Nursing or designee
• Perform other duties as assigned

Clinical Setting

You will work in a long-term care facility with an active rehabilitation unit, caring for residents and patients with varying acuity levels and care needs.

Schedule

• 8-hour shifts
• Day, evening, or night shift options
• Full-time position
• Includes holidays and weekends

Required Qualifications

• Active Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license
• Ability to push, pull, move, and/or lift a minimum of 25 pounds for at least 50 feet with or without mechanical devices
• General health requirements as set forth by facility policies

Preferred Qualifications

• One year of nursing experience
• One year of long-term care experience
• Computer literacy
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Compensation and Benefits

• Salary: $29.00 to $45.00 per hour based on years of experience and shift differential
• Sign-on bonus of $3,500: $1,000 after 90 days, $1,000 after 6 months, $1,500 after 1 year
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• 403(b) retirement plan
• Paid time off
• Employee discounts