Provides direct and individual nursing care to assigned residents based on nursing standards and under the supervision of the Director of Resident Care (DRC). Ensures quality and safe delivery of health services to residents.
Requirements
- Graduated from an accredited program for LPN/LVN and is currently registered in the state of the community
- Obtain valid Continuing Education credits as required by the state of the community
- Training in Alzheimer and Dementia with focus on Validation Therapy
- Minimum of one (1) year nursing experience in a health care facility
- Experience in a long term care community and/or geriatric nursing facility preferred
- Experience in emergency care and first-aid
- Effective communication skills
- Independent decision making
- Ability to incorporate new methods into existing practices
- Passion to work with and around senior citizens
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Retirement plan
- Paid time off
- Life insurance