Life Care Centers of America

RN Registered Nurse

Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Nursing diploma (associate's or bachelor's degree in nursing)
  • Currently licensed/registered as a Registered Nurse (RN) in applicable State
  • One year of skilled nursing experience preferred
  • CPR certification required upon hire and must remain current
  • Demonstrated ability to provide clinical supervision to C N As and LPNs

Responsibilities

  • Deliver quality nursing care through interpersonal contact
  • Evaluate patient needs through ongoing assessment
  • Revise care plans based on changes in the patient's condition
  • Provide clinical supervision to C N As and LPNs daily
  • Implement departmental programs, policies, and procedures
  • Exhibit excellent customer service to patients
  • Communicate effectively on an interdisciplinary team

Benefits

  • New wage starting at $42.50/hr
  • Shift differential of $3 for evening and night shifts
  • Tuition reimbursement for continued education
  • Support for career advancement and learning
  • Financial assistance for education costs based on tenure, performance, and attendance
Full Job Description
1FT 6a-6p (Thur/Fri/Sat) Shift & 1FT Eve Shift Available

New Wage starting at $42.50/hr

Shift Differential $3 Eve/Noc

Tuition Reimbursement: Life Care supports continued education to further career advancement and learning. As budgets allow, the facility may assist with education costs if the area of desired learning is beneficial to the associate's current or future position. Other factors of consideration include tenure, performance, and attendance. Associates should discuss their career goals and opportunities for financial assistance with tuition with their supervisors.

As an important member of our interdisciplinary team, the RN 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 includes evaluating patient needs through ongoing assessment and revise care plans based on changes in the patient's condition. On a daily basis you must be able to provide clinical supervision to C N As and LPNs.

Education, Experience, and Licensure Requirements

  • Nursing diploma (associate's or bachelor's degree in nursing)
  • Currently licensed/registered in applicable State. Must maintain an active Registered Nurse (RN) 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

  • Implement and interpret the programs, goals, objectives, policies, and procedures of the department
  • Exhibit excellent customer service and a positive attitude towards patients
  • Concentrate and use reasoning skills and good judgment
  • Communicate and function productively on an interdisciplinary team

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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