Job description

$5,000 sign on bonus available to all new hire LPNs and RNs.

Rural Retreat Care Center is a 120 bed skilled nursing facility that offers both short-term and long-term care. Our mission is to aid in the recovery of our patients so they can return to the familiarity of their own homes. For those requiring long-term care, we aspire to create a home like environment, where every day is a new adventure - and have probably met that goal! Our 100+ person team is composed of the highest quality professionals. From our medical staff to our activities department to our incredible leadership team, your experience with every teammate will be second to none.

We are looking for a reliable LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse) to care for our residents in a professional and considerate manner. You will work under the supervision of a registered nurse or doctor. LPN professionals must be first and foremost qualified and compassionate. The ideal candidate will be experienced in providing diverse basic care to those who need it while remaining patient and calm. It is a demanding job but also very rewarding.

Responsibilities

• Record a patient’s medical history accurately
• Take and record measurements of blood pressure, temperature, heart rate etc.
• Observe patients under treatment to identify progress, side-effects of medications etc.
• Monitor patients’ condition including fluid intake and output and compose patient charts
• Assist ailing patients in daily necessary activities such as eating, bathing etc.
• Administer injections, prescribed medications, enemas etc., clean and dress wounds and assist with other basic medical care tasks
• Collect samples for lab testing as assigned
• Provide emotional and psychological support when needed
• Communicate with patients’ family or friends to provide advice, comfort and release instructions

Skills

• Proven experience as LPN or similar role
• Ability to undertake a variety of diverse care tasks and work in a multidisciplinary team
• Familiarity with health, safety and sanitation standards and procedures
• Understanding of confidentiality obligations and nursing best practices
• Excellent knowledge of medical and hospital terminology
• Good knowledge of PCC (Point Click Care)
• Good physical condition and stamina
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Compassionate and able to handle stress
• Successful completion of LPN license program is a must

Benefits

• Referral and New Hire Sign on bonus available
• New Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance options
• Optional Life Insurance
• Optional short term disability

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $28.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Medical specialties:

• Geriatrics

Physical setting:

• Long term care
• Nursing home

Standard shift:

• Night shift

Weekly schedule:

• Rotating weekends

COVID-19 considerations:
All individual who enter the building are screened and are asked to wear an appropriate mask. We are also requesting that those who apply for open positions consider being vaccinated.

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Rural Retreat, VA 24368: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

License/Certification:

• Practical Nursing License (Required)
• BLS Certification (Required)

Work Location: One location

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