Lpn 7a - 7p ft fri, sat, sun 3-400 em

Job Details:

Job Location: Arbor Acres Winston Salem - Winston Salem, NC

Position Type: Full Time

Salary Range: Undisclosed

Job Shift: 7a - 7p FT Fri, Sat, Sun

Five reasons to become an "Artist" (Employee) at Arbor Acres:

The Diversity & Artistry of our staff plus a strong CNA to resident ratio means high standards and an unmatchable resident & Artist experience.

Our Benefits:

• Free meals
• Above Average Shift Differentials
• Time and a Half Pay for all worked Holidays (8)
• Medical, Dental & Vision
• Long Term and Short Term Disability
• Life Insurance
• Retirement (we match double, up to 6% of your pay)
• PTO and PTO sellback
• Scholarships and Tuition Reimbursement
• Emergency Support for Artists in crisis
• Employee Assistance Program for ALL employees
• Onsite Wellness Center with employee hours

(Some benefits may not apply to PRN or PT.)

We listen. We adjust. We believe your knowledge is important for us to hear. We celebrate and appreciate. This is a fun place to work. Whether it is the Christmas Gift from our residents, Artist Appreciation Week or a departmental celebration, you will know we care.

We're building expansive PALETTE leadership and staff development programming to support your career growth.

LPN Duties and Responsibilities

Works closely with other staff in order to promote an effective team and assure the quality of work performed. Ensures residents are cared for and protected, supporting CNAs to ensure care at the highest level. Verifies identity of residents receiving medications, mixes or assembles drugs, administers drugs to resident, observes ingestion and records in MAR. Documents effectiveness of PRN drug on MAR. Maintains up-to-date medical records of care given. Documents reasons for which prescribed drugs are not administered, i.e. resident away from building, etc. Assists with assessment of resident needs. Assists with admissions, discharges and transfers as necessary. Collects and communicates information on resident conditions. Assures accountability for controlled drugs. Reports supply needs to appropriate personnel. Reports pharmaceutical needs to appropriate personnel. Performs LPN duties within scope of practice: Dresses wounds, gives enemas and douches, applies hot and cold compresses as needed, operates EKG, suctioning equipment and O2 equipment, obtains specimens for laboratory, performs venipuncture.

LPN/RN Typical Physical Demands

Must be able to lift 30 lbs. without mechanical assistance. Must be able to push residents that weigh up to 200 lbs. in a wheelchair. Must be able to turn, bend, stoop and stretch in order to assist patients/residents. Must be able to stand and walk for long periods of time.

LPN/RN Key Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

The ability to understand, speak, read/write English and perform general math calculations (pill counts, etc.) Knowledge of duties within LPN scope of practice. Able to value other staff and residents to promote a healthy team environment. Bilingual is a plus, but not required.

Minimum Education

Graduation from a recognized LPN or RN course of study approved by the North Carolina Board of Nursing.

License and/or Certification Required

License to practice nursing as a Licensed Practical Nurse or Registered Nurse in the state of North Carolina. Must have valid and active North Carolina Driver's license.