What are the responsibilities and job description for the Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) position at Veritas Skilled Nursing Management?
The Center at Tucson is looking to hire Licensed Practical Nurses now!
Shift Availability: Night shift (6pm-6am) - full time, part time, PRN; day shift (6am-6pm) - part time or PRN.
Pay: $30-33/hour, dependent on experience. NOC has a shift differential in addition to the base pay.
Job Description: The primary purpose of the Nursing Staff is to provide excellent patient care in compliance with State/Federal Regulations and Company policy.
Job Duties and Responsibilities:
- Oversee all areas of the patients medical needs on a daily basis
- Work in collaboration with patient, physician, family members, care team and other healthcare professionals to ensure the best possible care and treatment for the patient
- LPNs-pass meds, provide treatment, assess for changes in conditions
- Answer call lights, assist patient with ADLs
- Responsible for timely and accurate charting
- Do whatever is takes to make our patients happy with their stay
About Us
The Center at Tucson is a skilled nursing facility that serves patients needing physical rehabilitation and/or complex nursing care. Our highly qualified, caring staff provides care in a beautiful, hotel like atmosphere to help our patients achieve strength and functionality. Skilled-nursing care, family involvement, psychological care and discharge planning complement a well-rounded, individualized program and encourages each patient’s transition to their highest functional level. With state of the art equipment and unparalleled comfort and amenities, our physician-driven care plan is designed to maximize the quality of our care.
Why Join Our Team?
- We offer beautiful, new, state of the art facilities
- Physician driven care plans designed to maximize the quality of care
- We offer an environment that encourages team involvement and fosters new ideas
- Tuition Reimbursement Programs may be available for qualified candidates
- Excellent pay
- PTO
- 401k matching
- Medical, dental, vision, along with the other ancillary benefits
Education, licensure, certifications, and experience:
- Must possess a current and valid fingerprint clearance card (FPCC).
- Must possess a current and valid LPN/LVN license.
- Must possess a current and valid CPR certification.
- Must pass a pre-employment background check and drug test.
- 1 years’ experience in a skilled nursing facility is preferred.
Other Job Requirements:
- Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.
- Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action.
- Must possess the ability to tactfully work with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel, and the general public.
- Must have patience, tact, a cheerful disposition and enthusiasm, as well as the willingness to handle difficult residents.
- Must be able to relate information concerning a resident’s condition.
- Must be knowledgeable of HIPAA compliance and requirements, and have the ability to maintain highly confidential information.
- Must not pose a direct threat to the health and safety of other individuals in the workplace.
Salary : $30 - $33