Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Grandview Healthcare Center
New Britain, CT 06052
About the Job
Licensed Practical Nuse (LPN)
*$1,000 SIGN ON BONUS*
Grandview Healthcare Center is now hiring dedicated Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) who are committed to providing the best care for our residents. We are a skilled nursing and rehabilitation facility that is dedicated to helping our residents maximize their potential and live their lives to the fullest. We offer a modern, comfortable, and secure facility staffed by caring professionals where individuals receive the finest sub-acute medical care, rehabilitation services, and 24-hour skilled nursing care. We are committed to maintaining a facility where compassionate care is provided in an environment of respect and dignity. It is also a great, supportive working environment for our dedicated staff!
Benefits
- Top paying facility in the area!
- Increased Pay Rates!
- Weekly Pay
- Shift Differential! $2.00 for 2nd and 3rd shifts
- Monthly Bonuses!
- Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance!
- Generous paid time off (PTO) package!
- 401k Plan
- Centralized location. Easy access to bus routes.
- Friendly staff and positive work atmosphere - Great leadership team!
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) position summary:
Provide nursing care to residents as prescribed by the physician and in accordance with standards of nursing practice and regulations and as directed by the Director of Nursing.
Qualifications:
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Requirements/Qualifications:
- Licensed Practical Nurse current state license in CT.
- At least one (1) year of Skilled Nursing experience preferred.
- Must have a current/active CPR certification.
- Excellent technical, assessment, and documentation skills.
- Effective verbal and written English communication skills.
- Highest level of professionalism with the ability to maintain confidentiality.
- Ability to communicate at all levels of organization and work well within a team environment in support of company objectives.
- Customer service oriented with the ability to work well under pressure.
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Duties & Responsibilities:
- Assess and document resident progress in the medical record.
- Monitor turning and positioning of residents.
- Obtain changes in physician’s orders as indicated by resident’s progress or lack of progress.
- Communicate pertinent information about resident condition and progress to charge nurses, supervisors, and Director of Nursing, as indicated.
- Maintain clean, orderly treatment cart and restock treatment supplies.
- Follow Infection Control policies and procedures.
- Administer medications and treatments accurately as ordered by the physician and according to all facility policies and procedures.
- Document pressure sore status weekly or more often as condition changes.
- Assist in monitoring the inventory of medications, medical supplies and equipment to be sure adequate supplies of skin care products are on hand to meet the needs of residents.
- Participate in educational programs for residents and their family members relative to skin care when a resident is being discharged to home.
- Participate in Quality Improvement activities, as assigned.