LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse)

** $2,500 Sign on Bonus for Applicable Shifts***Join Our 5-Star Nursing Team!**Now Hiring: Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs)*At our *140-bed, 5-Star Rated facility*, your skills are valued, your workload is supported, and your impact is truly felt. Were committed to providing exceptional long-term care and skilled therapy services to our residents and we believe great nursing care starts with great nurses. Were ready to welcome YOU to our team!*Why Youll Love Working Here:** *Top-Tier Support:* Our Medication Assistants (MA-Cs) help with passing medications, giving you more time to focus on direct patient care.* *A Culture of Excellence:* Join a team known for compassion, professionalism, and outstanding outcomes.* *Resident-Centered Care:* Build real relationships and make a lasting difference in the lives of our residents.* *Professional Growth:* Opportunities to expand your skills and advance your nursing career.* *Teamwork That Works:* Work alongside supportive colleagues and leadership who listen and care.We also offer *Weekend Baylor pay*, *insurance benefits after 30 days*, and *holiday pay starting on day one.**RESPONSIBILITIES:** Assuring resident safety.* Daily nursing operations of an assigned hall or unit.* Perform nursing services for the comfort and well-being of the residents and in accordance with physicians orders.* Check assigned residents daily to determine status.* Prepare equipment and assist physicians during rounds, as needed.* Administer prescribed medications in the manner in which they are ordered.* Ensure proper handling and storage of medications and controlled substances.* Observe residents reactions to medication and treatment.* Assess, record and report changes in residents condition to supervisor and attending physician.* Maintain residents medical records by way of documentation, as required applicable law.* Assist in supervising and instructing CNAs, including assignment of daily work involving residents.* Utilize available policies and procedures.* Utilize proper infection control techniques.* Assist with quality assurance functions as needed and requested.* Report accurately to oncoming shift charge nurse regarding change in resident status and follow-up needs.* Provide input for CNA performance evaluations.* Advise, counsel and discipline CNAs as needed.* Recommend staffing, equipment and supply needs to DON or designee.* Complete treatment orders following proper infection control practices, as needed.* Assist and complete skin audits as determined by supervisor, as needed.* Be responsible for the safety of residents and employees under his/her supervision.* Identify safety hazards and initiate corrective action. Identify special nursing problems and emergency situations quickly and initiate immediate action.* Communicate problems and needs with the DON or designee.* Provide emergency care to residents when necessary.* Perform basic nursing skills including, but not limited to, direct care.* Participate in facility educational programs, including but not limited to, orientation, in-service and nursing assistant education.* Participate in interdisciplinary team and rehabilitation meetings as required.* Assess resident needs and provide input for the individualized resident care plan. Review and update resident care plans as necessary and as assigned.* Travel to occasional meetings, conventions and seminars.These duties and responsibilities are not a comprehensive list, and additional tasks may be assigned from time to time. The scope of this position may change as necessitated by business demands.Job Types: Full-time, Part-timePay: From $28.00 per hourBenefits:* 401(k)* 401(k) matching* Dental insurance* Flexible schedule* Flexible spending account* Health insurance* Life insurance* Paid time off* Referral program* Vision insuranceWork Location: In personby Jobble