What are the responsibilities and job description for the Licensed Practical Nurse position at Cascades Healthcare?
Spring Creek Healthcare Center in Salt Lake City, UT is hiring a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) At Spring Creek Helthcare, we are a close-knit group where providing our residents the best care possible is our #1 priority. We strive to improve the lives of our residents and their families, as well as our staff.
We care about our nurses and want to provide opportunities for them - which is why we have a "Nursing Tuition Reimbursement" program, where you can receive up to $500 a month (pre-tax) to go to nursing school, OR get reimbursed for your nursing program. No contract required, but we do require that you work part time or full time, and finish your first 90-days with us to be eligible for this program.
Pay Range: $26-36 an hour, depending on experience
Benefits:
***Benefits are only available to our full-time employees, part-time and PRN employees do not have access to these benefits
- 401(k) with Company Match
- Medical, Dental, Life, and Vision Insurance
- 12 days of paid-time-off
Schedule: Our nurses are able to enjoy 12-hour shifts Day shifts are from 6 AM to 6 PM, while night shifts are from 6 PM to 6 AM
- Full Time nurses work 3 days a week
- Part Time nurses work 1-2 days a week
- PRN nurses work on a "as-needed/available" schedule
Requirements
- Current Utah-Issued LPN license in good standing
- Effective communication
- Willingness to learn local, state, and federal laws/regulations in regards to long-term care
Job Duties
- Ordering medications, equipment, and supplies as prescribed.
- Preparing and administering treatments/medications as ordered by the physician
- Notify the resident's physician and/or family members when there is a change in the resident's condition
- Administering professional nursing practice services such as: tube feedings, suction, catheterization, changing of dressings, packs, and irrigations as necessary
- Continuous observation and monitoring of seriously ill residents
- Being the patient advocate and ensuring that other healthcare team members are providing care according to the resident's care plan and personal wishes
- Accurately completing necessary charting as required and in a timely manner
Salary : $26 - $36