Job Description:

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Team Leader -$3750 Sign-On Bonus

Requisition ID

2020-14107

# of Openings

5

Area of Interest

Nursing

Company

Elderwood

Location

Elderwood at Burlington

Position Type

Regular Part-Time

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Overview

Looking to work PT to be flexible with your family's needs? We want to talk with you! Elderwood at Burlington has a PT LPN position available - $3750 Sign-on Bonus!

This position is located in Burlington, VT.

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) is assigned to a team of Nursing Assistants and is responsible for skilled treatments, passing of medications and monitoring the personal care services provided by Nursing Assistants; LPNs are also responsible for reporting care and unusual symptoms of residents to supervisor and staff of next shift.

Responsibilities

LPN Responsibilities:

Administer medications and treatments to assigned residents as ordered by physician and utilizing the five rights as applicable.
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Direct and monitor the personal care duties and nursing care procedures carried out by Nursing Assistants of the assigned team.
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Assist Nursing Assistants with direct care of residents, as necessary.
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Report to Unit Manager/Assistant Unit Manager or Charge Nurse Supervisor unusual symptoms, changes of condition, daily needs, and progress of residents.
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Follow the Plan of Care for each resident, and monitor the performance of Nursing Assistants in implementation of the care plan.
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Receive controlled substances from the shift Supervisory Nurse and is responsible for all aspects of the storage and distribution of these medications; ensure proper and safe placement and use of medications stored in medication cart, stock medication cupboards, medication room refrigerator and narcotic cabinets.
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Document as applicable in the care plans, Nursing Notes, Medical Administration Records, Treatment Records and other required records.

Qualifications

LPN Qualifications:
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Credentials as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or Registered Nurse (RN) with a current state license required.
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LPN Training and work experience in a geriatric setting preferred.
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Ability to supervise and work well with other personnel required.
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Ability to communicate well verbally and in writing required.
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Caring, respectful attitude towards residents required.
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Physical stamina for constant activity required.
- Ability to perform tasks to established standards of excellence required.

Company Details

Elderwood at Burlington is a 150 bed skilled nursing (SNF) and subacute rehabilitation facility located in Burlington, Vermont. We provide Orthopedic Rehab, Speech Therapy and Physical Therapy. We also provide specialty programs including Palliative Care, Respite Care and Wound Care in addition to Long Term Care and Skilled Nursing.

Employee Perks!

401K Retirement Plan with Company Match, Employee of the Month recognition, Ferry Reimbursement, Free Hot and Iced Coffee, Free On-Site Parking, Generous PTO & holiday package, Increased Wages, Life Insurance, Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance, Monthly employee appreciation events, Point-earning employee reward program: redeem for prizes!, Substantial employee referral program, Truly make a difference in our residents' lives while providing top notch care, Tuition reimbursement program

EOE Statement

WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. Applicants and employees are considered for positions and are evaluated without regard to mental or physical disability, race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status or any other protected Federal, State/Province or Local status unrelated to the performance of the work involved.

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