What are the responsibilities and job description for the Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Clinic position at The Chesapeake - LifeSpire?
Clinic Nurse (LPN) - PRN
Shift: Part-time 1st shift (8-4:30PM)
Join us at The Chesapeake where we impact lives and build careers!
Can you see yourself working on a beautiful “cruise ship on land - a luxury retirement community”?
At The Chesapeake in Newport News, Virginia, residents receive gracious hospitality and exquisite service from a caring and committed team who know they make a difference in the work they perform. Our mission is to empower individuals with choices in purposeful living built on values of faith, servant leadership, stewardship, integrity, peace of mind, innovation and joy.
If you are looking to make a difference, we’d love to talk to you!
We are looking for a Nurse to provide caring and support to our independent living residents. The Nurse is expected to provide and oversee resident care in accordance with community policy and procedure and with federal, state and local standards, guidelines and regulations that govern community programs, and as may be directed by the Director of Clinic Services and/or Administrator of Health Services to insure that the highest degree of quality care is maintained at all times.
In addition to being responsible for resident assessment, care, treatment, and evaluation, you would be part of a team whose energy, compassion, creativity and talents are valued and rewarded. We want you to be the best you can be – we can do this together with work/life integration, mentoring, and opportunities to grow. Let us share our flexible scheduling options with you!
Qualifications:
- Must be a graduate of an accredited school of nursing
- Currently licensed as a registered nurse or licensed practical nurse, and in good standing, with the Virginia State Board of Nursing
- Thorough and current knowledge of methods and practices of nursing care
- Two years nursing experience, preferably in long-term care, with demonstrated productivity achievement level
- Must possess the ability to plan, organize and supervise nursing care under the direction of the Director of Clinic Services.
- Must possess sound clinical nursing skills and the ability to perform crucial physical assessments with hands-on nursing care including the repositioning and transfer-techniques and delivery of urgent nursing care as needed.
- Knowledge of the principalities of management and leadership
- Effectively communicate with residents, their families and team members
- Work every other weekend and some holidays
- Knowledge and understanding of geriatric care and the aging process.
We strongly believe in our mission of empowering individuals with choices in purposeful living. Together we can make a difference for residents and their families. We look forward to welcoming YOU to our winning team!
We are an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination/harassment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.