Life Care Centers of America is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse to join our skilled nursing facility team. In this role, you will deliver quality nursing care to residents in our long-term care and short-term rehabilitation settings, working collaboratively with an interdisciplinary team of nursing, therapy, and medical staff.
Our facilities serve a diverse patient population including individuals with orthopedic, neurological, cardiopulmonary, and post-acute care needs. Residents receive ongoing skilled support for long-term care or short-term rehabilitation following surgery, illness, or injury.
Responsibilities
- Deliver quality nursing care to patients through direct interpersonal contact
- Monitor and report changes in patient condition
- Assign duties to and provide clinical supervision to CNAs
- Instruct and support nursing assistants in patient care delivery
- Make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action
- Provide care and services to help patients attain or maintain the highest practicable physical, mental, and psychosocial well-being
- Ensure compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, and facility standards
Required Qualifications
- Graduation from an accredited LPN program
- Current active Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) license in good standing in your applicable state
- CPR certification upon hire or obtained during orientation; must remain current throughout employment
- Ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant
- Ability to knowledgeably and competently deliver quality nursing care
- Excellent customer service skills and positive attitude toward patients
Preferred Qualifications
- One year of skilled nursing experience
Schedules Available
- Full-Time Day Shift: 6:00 AM - 2:00 PM (includes working every other weekend)
- Full-Time Night Shift: 10:00 PM - 6:00 AM
- Part-Time Night Shift: 10:00 PM - 6:00 AM, Tuesday through Saturday only
- PRN Day Shift: 6:00 AM - 2:00 PM
- PRN Evening Shift: 2:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Compensation and Shift Differential
- Wage Range: $35.00 - $40.62 per hour
- Evening and night shift differential: $2.00 per hour
Benefits (Full-Time)
- 401(k) retirement plan with company match
- Vacation, six holidays, one personal day, and sick leave accruing from day one
- Life insurance
- Short-term and long-term disability coverage
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Health Savings Accounts
- Opportunities for career advancement and upward mobility into leadership roles