Licensed Practical Nurse Long Term Care, Full Time Days at GENTIVA CERTIFIED HEALTHCARE CORP DBA KINDRED

Cleveland, Mississippi, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

12 Mar, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

12 Dec, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Critical Thinking, Communication, Time Management, Medication Administration, Patient Care, Team Collaboration, Emergency Response, Regulatory Compliance, Infection Control, Compassion, Integrity, Respect, Lifelong Learning, Training, Documentation, Wound Care

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

At ScionHealth, we empower our caregivers to do what they do best. We value every voice by caring deeply for every patient and each other. We show courage by running toward the challenge and we lean into new ideas by embracing curiosity and question asking. Together, we create our culture by living our values in our day-to-day interactions with our patients and teammates. Job Summary Under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, the Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) provides direct and indirect nursing care to residents in a long-term care setting. This role includes assessing resident needs, administering medications, performing treatments, and supporting residents with daily living activities. The LPN supports interdisciplinary care planning and ensures regulatory compliance while maintaining a focus on resident dignity and quality of life. Essential Functions Provides safe, competent nursing care under RN supervision in accordance with resident care plans Administers medications and treatments, including wound care and specimen collection Monitors and reports changes in residents’ health status to the physician and care team Documents all assessments, interventions, and responses accurately in the electronic medical record Assists residents with activities of daily living (ADLs) such as hygiene, elimination, nutrition, and ambulation Collaborates with interdisciplinary team to implement and evaluate care plans Maintains medication safety by following the six rights of medication administration Participates in resident and family education on health conditions and pain management Provides leadership to Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs), ensuring continuity of care Responds to emergencies and communicates effectively with clinical and support staff Maintains regulatory compliance, infection control practices, and patient safety standards Supports orientation and training of new staff as needed Knowledge/Skills/Abilities/Expectations Strong critical thinking, communication, and time management skills Ability to remain calm and professional in high-stress environments Proficiency in EMR systems and basic computer applications Awareness of psychosocial, cultural, and spiritual needs of residents and families Ability to work varied shifts to meet departmental needs Demonstrates compassion, integrity, and respect in all interactions Commitment to lifelong learning and continuous improvement Education Licensed Practical Nursing degree required Licenses/Certifications Current LPN license or Compact State license Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required within 90 days of hire or transfer Experience Experience in long-term care or geriatric nursing preferred but not required

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Responsibilities

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) provides direct and indirect nursing care to residents in a long-term care setting, including assessing needs, administering medications, and supporting daily living activities. The LPN collaborates with the interdisciplinary team to implement care plans and ensures regulatory compliance.