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New Vista Oakwood

Licensed Practical Nurse/LPN-NEW HIGHER PAY RATES!

Job Description

LPNs receive a $1,500 Sign On Bonus! If you are a mission-driven, compassionate professional with a passion for helping adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities achieve their best life, we have a place on our team for you! Oakwood's team of nurses work in collaboration on our beautiful campus-style setting. LPNs work with RNs to perform nursing delegated duties in the care of ill or injured residents. They will prepare, administer, and chart medication, give injections, administer G-tube feedings and care, and accept and account for drugs and equipment. LPNs will explain medication purposes, dosages, and possible side effects to residents and others. They will gather preliminary medical information from resident for physicians, and report unusual incidents with staff or residents. LPNs schedule residents to see the physician and assists in these examinations. They take temperatures, pulses, and respirations and record on residents' charts. LPNs receive a $1,500 Retention Bonus after 1 year!
Requirements:
Licensed Practical Nurse diploma Licensed Practical Nurse license issued by the Kentucky Board of Nursing or a state Nursing Board in the "Compact State Agreement" Valid driver's license, reliable operating transportation and proof of current auto insurance Ability to meet criminal background, drug screening standards, and
COVID-19
vaccine standards Our employees experience all the benefits of working for a company that values their employees by providing an industry leading incentive and benefits package: Competitive pay commensurate with education and experience 7 weeks paid leave time in your first year FREE Onsight Primary Care Clinic for employees and their dependents Health, Vision and Dental insurance Numerous opportunities for company paid CEU Tuition assistance up to $5,000 per year Retirement savings through KRS Pension Plan and 401K Company paid Life and AD&D insurance at 1.5 times your annual salary Employee Assistance, Wellness, Perks and more! Apply today and take your career to the next level! #OW1 _____________________________________________________________________________________________________ New Vista prohibits discrimination and harassment against any applicant, employee or contractor based on sex, race, color, age, national or ethnic origin, religion, physical disability, mental disability, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, citizenship, pregnancy or maternity, protected veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by applicable federal, state or local law. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, working conditions, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, wage and salary administration, employee benefits and training. It is also the company's policy to prohibit all forms of retaliation against any individual who has complained of harassing or discriminatory conduct, encouraged another to complain, participated in an investigation into such complaints, or opposed unlawful discrimination.

Benefits

  • Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • Financial Aid/Assistance
  • 401(k) Plans
  • Other Retirement and Savings

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A Licensed Practical Nurse or Vocational Nurse provides basic medical care under the direction of registered nurses and other healthcare specialists. The tasks that they are permitted to perform vary by state, but usually include changing bandages, checking blood pressure, or helping feed patients. May work in hospitals, nursing homes, or other healthcare facilities.

$56,712 / year median in Kentucky

+9% projected growth

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