Licensed Practical Nurse

Provides direct and individual nursing care to assigned residents based on nursing standards and under the supervision of the Director of Resident Care (DRC).

Requirements

• Graduated from an accredited program for LPN/LVN and is currently registered in the state of the community
• Must 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
• Able to communicate effectively with all levels of management, associates, residents, family members, and outside contacts
• Experience with Microsoft Office and Outlook software preferred
• Able to make independent decisions
• Able to seek out new methods and willing to incorporate them into existing practices when applicable
• Must possess a passion to work with and around senior citizens