LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse)- FT Weekend Special

Heritage Manor of Ville Platte is seeking a reliable LPN to join our team! All applicants must possess a valid nursing license and be eligible to practice in the state of Louisiana.

Available position: Full-Time Weekend Special (Sat/Sun 7A-7P)

Employee is required to work 12 hours both Saturday and Sunday to qualify for "special pay" of +8 hours (work 24 hours and get paid for 32 hours)

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Competitive Pay
• Differential Pay
• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Paid Time Off

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the care of the residents in a designated area of the facility.
• Communicates with off going and arriving shifts of personnel to assure the continuum of quality of care.
• Makes rounds, evaluating the physical, emotional and social needs of the residents making sure these are being met through the staff assigned to work with each group of resident’s needs and provides intervention as indicated.
• Supervises the care provided by the Nursing Assistants assigned to the unit, providing intervention, and education as indicated.
• Prepares and administers medications and treatments according to procedures.
• Consults with physicians, receives, records and transcribes orders as required.
• Makes rounds with physicians when necessary.
• Reviews resident’s care plans and assures these plans are followed.
• Documents on records as per policy and procedures of the facility.
• Participates in the evaluation of the employees working under his/her supervision.
• Participates in staff meetings and in-services as required.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Medical specialties:

• Geriatrics

Physical setting:

• Long term care
• Nursing home

Standard shift:

• Day shift
• Evening shift

Supplemental pay types:

• Differential pay
• Overtime pay

Supplemental schedule:

• Holidays
• Overtime

Weekly schedule:

• Every weekend

License/Certification:

• LPN (Required)

Work Location: In person