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- Competitive Salary + Additional Shift & Weekend Differentials
- Less stress environment (due to high Nurse/CNA to resident ratio)
- Free (and excellent) meals 1 to 2 depending on shift.
- Medical, Dental & Vision
- Retirement Plan Arbor Acres contributes double up to 6%
- PTO, PTO Sell Back
- Employee Scholarship Fund & Tuition Reimbursement
- Onsite Medial Clinic & Fitness Center
- And many other great benefits
- Reports to Nursing Manager/Supervisor.
- Supervises work flow of CNAs.
- Directs, instructs, teaches, coaches, corrects and disciplines as appropriate the RAs and Medical Unit Secretaries in order to develop an effective team and assure the quality of work performed.
- Verifies identity of residents receiving medications, mixes or assembles drugs, administers drugs to resident, observes ingestion and records n 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 tasks as assigned, including but not limited to, the following:
- 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
- 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.
- Must be able to successfully complete the WorkSTEPS Functional Testing program. This program assists in determining whether applicants/employees are able to safely perform essential job functions.
- Strong verbal communication skills. The ability to read, to write, and to speak fluently and correctly in the English language.
- Ability to embody and uphold the corporate personality and culture of Arbor Acres with its emphasis on warmth, caring, generation of community, enthusiasm, achievement of excellence, and joy.
- Bilingual is a plus, but not required.
- Graduation from a recognized LPN or RN course of study approved by the North Carolina Board of Nursing.
- 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.
LPN 7a - Winston-Salem, United States - ARBOR ACRES UNITED METHODIST RETIREMENT COMMUNITY INC
Description
Job DetailsJob Location
Arbor Acres Winston Salem - Winston Salem, NC
Position Type
Full Time
Education Level
LPN
Salary Range
$ $32.75 Hourly
Job Shift
7a - 7p FT 3/4 Every Other Wknd
Description
Position Description Hourly Rates: LPN: $ $32.75 / RN: $ $38.25
Our LPNs/RNs provide nursing care to residents according to physicians order and in conformance with recognized nursing techniques and procedures in our Assisted Living, Memory Care and/or Skilled departments. Our residents are considered low-acuity. Since we have a lower than average nurse to resident ratio, we strongly encourage our nurses to develop a good rapport with the residents. Building excellent relationships is a standard at Arbor Acres Retirement Community (Winston-Salem).
Arbor Acres Offers an Excellent Benefit Package
LPN/RN Typical Physical Demands