Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
Company: Prestige Care - Chehalem Care Center
Location: Newberg
Posted on: April 24, 2024
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Job Description:
*What does the Licensed Practical Nurse do?*Ever wanted to work
in an environment where you get to know your patients (we call them
residents!) and their families not just for a few days, but for
months, sometimes years at a time? Want to work in a home-like,
relaxed setting where you can truly focus on care? In our Licensed
Practical Nurse role, you will be assisting in the delivery of
nursing services to residents, charting in our EMR system, and
ultimately collaborating with other healthcare providers to best
serve our residents.*In this job, every day you will---**
Supervises nonprofessional staff in the daily delivery of resident
care, schedules job assignments and develops nursing unit
priorities and assists in identifying substitutes for staff
absences.* Monitors work assignments, provides feedback, evaluates
performance, and redirects services as directed by Resident Care
Manager or Director of Nursing Services of pertinent problems.*
Prepares or assists with new admissions, transfers, and discharges,
providing direct resident care as determined by resident
condition.* Completes treatments and procedures, as ordered by the
physician, and within scope of practice and related training while
observing resident condition and reporting changes to physician and
Resident Care Manager.* Evaluates and records residents' needs and
responses to medications and administers medications as ordered by
the physician and directs medication aides accordingly.* Completes
incident forms, transcribes and carries out physician orders and
notifies family and physician as directed.* Documents all pertinent
information on interdisciplinary notes and 24-Hour D.N.S. report
form, and documents medications, treatments and procedures
performed on appropriate records.*Education & Experience you need
to qualify:** An active LPN certificate or Associate Degree in
Nursing.* Must have a current, unencumbered LPN license in the
state you would be practicing in.* Minimum of 1 year working in
geriatric nursing, including experience with medication
administration, delivery systems and pharmacies.* Excellent written
and oral communication and motivational skills are essential to
success.* Ability to creatively problem-solve in both resident care
and employee management situations.*Why join the Prestige Care
Family in the Licensed Practical Nurse role and what can we offer
you?** We are a 35+ year old, family owned and operated
organization that has a strong promote from within culture.* The
ability to know your patients (we call them residents!) and their
families not just for a few days but long term.* A defined career
path - you can start and build a long term and rewarding career
with us.* Education reimbursement* Robust and comprehensive
benefits package including medical, dental, vision, EAP, 401k
match, employer paid life and disability insurance, and more.*
Accessible and engaging regional operations and nursing support
staff to bounce ideas off of, get additional guidance, and
partnership to allow you to be a high performer.*Ways you can
advance beyond the Licensed Practical Nurse role:*Once you master
this role, you could consider the Charge Nurse (LPN), Resident Care
Manager (LPN), Assistant Health Services Director (assisted
living), Health Services Director (in some markets) and other roles
which require a higher level of education with Prestige
Care.EOE/M/F/VETS/DISABLED - At Prestige, it is our promise to
personally touch lives every day. It is a philosophy of caring
based on our core values of integrity, trust, commitment, and
respect, that are at the center of all that we do. We are committed
to a diverse and inclusive workforce that represents all of us,
coming from different experiences, cultures, backgrounds, and
viewpoints. Inclusion is the way we treat one another and how we
celebrate what makes us different.Job Type: Full-timeBenefits:*
401(k)* Dental insurance* Employee assistance program* Health
insurance* Paid time off* Referral program* Vision insuranceMedical
specialties:* GeriatricsPhysical setting:* Long term care* Nursing
home* Rehabilitation centerStandard shift:* Day shift* Night
shiftWeekly schedule:* Monday to Friday* Rotating weekends* Weekend
availabilityExperience:* working in geriatric nursing: 1 year
(Preferred)License/Certification:* LPN (Required)Work Location: In
person
Keywords: Prestige Care - Chehalem Care Center, Portland , Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), Healthcare , Newberg, Oregon
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