Description

American Traveler is hiring an LPN for a long-term care/skilled nursing facility, requiring 1+ year of experience and the ability to handle admissions, transfers, discharges, and fall reporting.

Details

• Work in a long-term care/skilled nursing facility within a post-acute care setting
• 12-hour day shifts from 7AM-7:30PM, including every other weekend and holiday
• Resident-to-caregiver ratio of up to 35:1 for both day and night shifts
• Day shift nurse oversees up to 3 CNAs and potentially 1 bath aide (M-F), responsible for all treatments
• Night shift includes medication pass at the start of shift with up to 2 CNAs
• Uses a computerized charting system not otherwise specified
• No on-call or call-back responsibilities

Requirements

• Current LPN license required if applicable
• BLS certification required
• Minimum 1 year of relevant nursing experience required
• Must be able to perform admissions and understand the full admission process
• Must be knowledgeable in transfers, discharges, and fall reporting procedures
• Valid driver's license required for consideration

Additional Information

• Responsible for resident care coordination including admissions, transfers, discharges, and fall reporting
• Oversees CNAs and bath aides as part of daily care team
• Local candidates accepted
• 80-mile radius rule applies for local placement eligibility
• Two weeks' notice required for cancellation