Household Nurse - LPN

Household Nurse (LPN)

Job Summary:

We are currently recruiting for a Household Nurse (LPN) to join our Haven Nursing Center team! The person filling this position must be a licensed practical nurse (LPN) in the state of Louisiana. Residents at Haven live in units/hallways referred to as "households". The Household Nurse (LPN) is an essential member of the household caregiving team, responsible for performing nursing functions within the household. The Household Nurse works a 12-hour shift, providing more time off, including 3-days off, every other weekend.

Primary duties include:

Ensures the clinical operations in the household are in compliance with federal, state and local regulations while honoring person-centered care; observes resident status as necessary to assure quality care and coordinates with other resident services to assure continuity of care; Implements clinical policies and procedures which ensure safe, sanitary and efficient practices supporting professional standards of nursing care; Assures that documentation, medication administration, resident nursing care, safety and sanitation, the resident assessment process, quality assurance and resident rights are in compliance with the nursing home's standards; Fosters collaboration, consensus and negotiation to address problem solving in the household; assures that all clinical policies and procedures of the household are maintained; interprets and communicates same to all in the household as needed, with an emphasis on resident, family or designated representative relationships; Maintains working relationship with physicians and other medical personnel in support of quality clinical care in the households.

Minimum Qualifications:

Must meet regulatory requirements for licensure as an LPN in the state of Louisiana; Clinical skills sufficient to meet all the primary responsibilities identified above; Demonstrated leadership qualities, supervisory skills, interpersonal relationship skills and knowledge of federal and state regulations governing clinical care, nursing practice and leadership; Commitment to person-centered care. Preferred Qualifications (but not required): Experience working in nursing homes or post-acute care; Certification in food handling (ServSafe or equivalent); Knowledge and training about caring for persons living with dementia; Experience working with Point Click Care clinical software.

Physical Requirements:

Must be able to lift/push up to 50 pounds; Must be able to lift, carry, stand, bend, squat, crawl, reach and kneel using good body mechanics for sustained periods of time.

Additional Requirements:

A LPN license check will be conducted on all final candidates for this position; CPR Certification; Tuberculosis screening (or chest x-ray) is required prior to employment; Employment reference checks will be conducted on all finalists. This may include a review of documentation related to job performance and contact with the applicant's former employer(s). Company Benefits (Fulltime, Parttime, amp; PRN) : Competitive starting wage Opportunity for advancement Professional growth and stability Company Benefits (Fulltime Positions) : Paid Time Off (PTO) Group Health Insurance Group Life Insurance Dental Insurance Vision Insurance Short-Term Disability Insurance