Life Care Centers of America

LPN Licensed Practical Nurse

Life Care Centers of America$79K — $96K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Graduated from an accredited LPN program
  • Active LPN/LVN license in good standing
  • One year of skilled nursing experience preferred
  • Current CPR certification upon hire or during orientation
  • Strong decision-making abilities under pressure

Responsibilities

  • Deliver quality nursing care through interpersonal interactions
  • Monitor and report changes in patients' conditions
  • Assign duties and provide clinical supervision to CNAs
  • Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams for patient care
  • Support patients in achieving their highest possible well-being

Benefits

  • Continuing Education Credits (CEUs)
  • Student loan repayment
  • Mileage reimbursement
  • Opportunities for career advancement
  • 401(k) retirement plan with company match
  • Generous PTO including vacation, holidays, personal days, and sick leave
  • Life insurance and short/long term disability coverage
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans with HSAs
Full Job Description
Job Type: Full-time, PRN

Wage Scale: $38-$46.32 DOE

Schedules Available: NOC

New Grads Welcome

Shift Differential: Eve - $.50 Weekdays $.75 Weekends, NOC - $1

Benefits(full-time):
  • Continuing Education Credits (CEUs)
  • Student loan repayment
  • Mileage Reimbursement
  • Opportunities for career advancement and upward mobility into leadership roles
  • 401(k) retirement plan with company match
  • Vacation, six holidays, one personal day, and sick leave that begins accruing on day one
  • Life insurance, short/long term disability
  • Medical, Dental, Vision, Health Savings Accounts


Setting & Population Served

Life Care Centers of America facilities operate as Skilled Nursing Facilities (SNFs) that provide:
  • Long term care for residents who require ongoing skilled support and compassionate daily assistance
  • Short term, sub-acute rehabilitation for patients recovering from surgery, illness, or injury
  • Collaborative care through an interdisciplinary team approach with nursing, therapy, and medical staff working together
  • A diverse patient population including individuals with orthopedic, neurological, cardiopulmonary, and post-acute needs

Patient mix varies slightly by facility. As a therapy professional, you will help patients achieve functional progress and improve quality of life within a supportive, patient-centered environment.

As an important member of our interdisciplinary team, the LPN delivers quality nursing care to patients through interpersonal contact and provides care and services to allow patients to attain or maintain the highest practicable physical, mental, and psychosocial well-being in accordance with all applicable laws, regulations, and Life Care standards. Your role will involve monitoring and reporting changes in the patient's condition. On a daily basis you must be able to assign duties, instruct, and provide clinical supervision to CNAs.

Education, Experience, and Licensure Requirements

  • Graduated from an accredited LPN program
  • Currently licensed/registered in applicable State. Must maintain an active Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse (LPN/LVN) license in good standing throughout employment
  • One (1) year skilled nursing experience preferred
  • CPR certification upon hire or obtain during orientation. CPR certification must remain current during employment

Specific Job Requirements

  • Make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action
  • Knowledgeably and competently deliver quality nursing care to patients
  • Exhibit excellent customer service and a positive attitude towards patients

About Life Care Centers of America

Life Care Centers of America is a privately held company that operates nursing homes, assisted living facilities, and retirement communities in the United States. The company was founded in 1970 and is headquartered in Cleveland, Tennessee. Life Care Centers of America provides a range of services, including skilled nursing care, rehabilitation, Alzheimer's and dementia care, and hospice care. The company operates more than 200 facilities in 28 states.
Learn more about Life Care Centers of America
Size
40,000 employees
Industry
Founded
1976

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