What are the responsibilities and job description for the Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) position at Lutheran Homes Inc?
This position is at our Kendallville campus where there are NO SCHEDULE MANDATES! Licensed Practical Nurses are scheduled for 12-Hour Shifts - Full & Part Time Opportunities Available!
As an LPN at Lutheran Life Villages, earn a competitive wage and shift differential bonuses! We are looking for a Licensed Practical Nurse who exemplifies Leadership, Impact, Friendship, and Excellence to join our team!
LPN Benefits:
- Competitive Wages - starting from $30.50 depending upon experience (not including shift differential bonuses)
- NEW GRADS WELCOME!
- Yearly Birthday PTO & Regular Paid Time Off
- PTO Cash Out Option
- 14 holidays paid at time and half when worked: New Year's Day, Presidents Day, Good Friday, Easter, Mother's Day, Memorial Day, Father's Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Halloween, Thanksgiving, Black Friday, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day.
- Eligibility for medical, dental and vision insurance within 30 days, Life Insurance, Short Term Disability, HSA.
- EDUCATION ASSISTANCE.
- Unlimited Referral Bonuses--$2500!
- 403B Retirement Savings with Employer Match.
- Employee Assistance Program.
Job Qualifications
Education/Training
- Registered/licensed nurse graduate from an accredited state approved school of nursing with current license to practice in the State of Indiana.
Experience
- Prefer a minimum of two years' experience in long-term care setting with charge, assistant charge of comparable responsibilities.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Strong, verbal, organizational and interpersonal skills.
- Understanding or the concepts of aging and the needs and concerns of the elderly.
- Basic computer experience preferred.
Equipment
- Treatment cart/ supplies
- Medication cart/ supplies
- Blood Pressure equipment/ thermometer/watch/stethoscope
- Glucometer
- Oxygen equipment/supplies
- Gastrostomy supplies/feedings
- Catheter equipment/supplies
- Lifts
- Other medical devices/supplies required for resident care
- Computer
Physical Demands
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Physical Requirements |
Rarely (0-12%) |
Occasionally (12-33%) |
Frequently (34-66%) |
Regularly (67-100%) |
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Seeing: Must be able to read and use computer |
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x |
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Hearing: Must be able to hear well enough to communicate with coworkers |
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x |
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Standing/Walking |
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x |
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Kneeling/Squatting |
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x |
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Sitting |
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x |
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Work at computer for long periods |
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x |
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Lifting/Pulling/Pushing 50 lbs. |
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x |
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Twisting/Bending |
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x |
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Fingering/Grasping/Feeling |
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x |
Working Conditions
Normal healthcare facility conditions with exposure to bodily fluids, diseases, and health ailments.
Expectations for All Employees
1) All employees will support the organization’s mission and vision by modeling the LIFE Values: Leadership, Impact, Friendship, and Excellence through their daily actions.
2) Maintains confidentiality of all information.
3) Adherence to safety measures; assures infection control and standard precaution practices are maintained; uses protective devices when performing tasks according to OSHA, infection control, and universal standard regulations; reports all hazardous conditions; follows fire/tornado/emergency and other safety policies and procedures; keeps work area free of hazards; and follows safety precautions when using equipment and supplies.
4) Participation in mandatory in-service training and essential meetings.
5) Observes Corporate Code of Conduct in job performance.
6) Follows HIPAA guidelines.
7) Maintains positive work atmosphere through behavior and communication in a manner that gets along with residents, families, visitors, co-workers, and management.
8) Regular attendance to ensure care to residents.
9) Recommends changes in office practices and procedures.
Lutheran Life Villages is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
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