What are the responsibilities and job description for the Licensed Practical Nurse LPN position at FutureCare?
Overview
At FutureCare our Licensed Practical Nurses are our frontline heroes and are the heart of healthcare. Through their unwavering commitment and hands on approach to deliver the highest standards of quality, our talented compassionate LPN’s wear a badge of courage as they provide support and care for our residents. Making a difference, providing hope, and better health for tomorrow is what makes us FutureCare!
Voted 12 years in a row in The Baltimore Sun as a “Top Workplace” and recognized in US Newsweek's publication as “Best Nursing Home”, FutureCare stands out as a leader in managing health care across a continuum of care. We are known for recognizing hard work and dedication and reward our team members for their compassion and care. We also an Excellent Benefits Package, Flex/Advance Pay, Tuition Reimbursement, Career Growth Ladder, Employee Referral Bonus Program, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), 401K Plan.
***Sign-On Bonus $5,000 For All Full-Time Hires!***
***Competitive Salary $30.00-$34.00/hr and Shift Differentials!***
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Responsibilities
- Under the direct supervision of the RN, assist in care planning and treatments for residents and consults with other nursing staff as appropriate with applying knowledge and resources
- Demonstrate basic knowledge and skills required to care for the resident population on an assigned unit
- Review resident medical records to ensure nursing practice provided is within State and Federal guidelines
- Document care provided and report changes in resident status to shift supervisor
- Review all referrals for consultation, treatment or resolution of problems are valid and applicable to the documented nurse plans
- Seeks opportunities for professional growth and expansion of responsibilities to maintain competency levels
- Set and implement goals and policies consistent with the philosophy and purpose of FutureCare’s nursing facility
Qualifications
- Must hold an active LPN license issued in the state of Maryland
- 1 year of nursing experience preferred
- Previous experience caring for residents in an acute or long-term health care facility a plus
- Team player with strong work ethic and a willingness to assist where needed
- Must possess a current CPR license
- Ability to demonstrate effective interpersonal communication with all personnel, residents, and families
Salary : $30 - $34
