LPN or RN Fulltime Day Shift
Paris, Kentucky
Posted Oct 26
- License
- RN or LPN license
- Term
- Permanent
What it pays
- Against similar roles
- In range for Kentucky staff rolesKentucky staff postings that state pay run $26/hr to $52/hr, the middle half $32/hr to $41/hr, across 189 postings.
Benefits
- Opportunities for advancement
The workplace
Your fit
Questions to ask
- Can you walk me through differentials?
- What should I expect for shifts, weekly hours, weekend, holiday, call, and rotation?
- What orientation, preceptor time, and ongoing unit support are included?
- How are patient load, floating, and staffing support handled day to day?
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Are you a LPN or RN with a passion for geriatrics? Do you desire a rewarding career, excellent benefits, and ample opportunity for advancement? If so, consider joining our Bourbon Heights Inc, team, in Paris, KY!
We are looking for candidates who are devoted to providing the highest quality of care to our residents. At Bourbon Heights Inc, it is more than a job - it's an opportunity to be part of a family that deeply influences the lives of our residents on a daily basis.
As a staff nurse your essential duties include
- ·Supervise and delegate duties for SRNA and KMA assigned to your unit.
- Regular Rounds
- Friendly follow-up and follow-through
- Promote a culture of excellence, accountability, teamwork, and fun among team members.
- Notifies DON and/or physician when a change in a resident’s condition occurs.
- Confer with residents and family members; make referrals to other departments when appropriate.
- Ensure all skin assessments are completed.
- Other duties as assigned.
Skills & abilities of the LPN job
- Knowledge and understanding of accident protocol.
- Must possess verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and with others.
- Ability to build trust and rapport with residents and families.
- Ability to work collaboratively with residents and Nursing Home employees as needed.
- Must be able to work a varied schedule to include weekends, evenings and overnight.
- Must obtain a thorough knowledge of residents’ rooms, files, and medical supplies.
- Must obtain medical knowledge to ensure proper care is given to all residents.
Requirements
OF THE LPN or RN JOB
- Active KY Nursing License.
Physical requirements essential to perform the duties of the LPN job
- Frequently communicates with employees, residents, family members, physicians etc.
- Occasionally lifts objects weight up to 50 pounds.
- Frequently remains in a standing position.
- Frequently stoops, kneels, or bends when assisting residents and coworkers with resident needs.
- Must be able to use all body limbs up to 100 percent capacity.
- Ability to work in either well-lit or dimly-lit, tempered room.
\*Benefit eligibility depends on employment status.
\\Pay rate depends on position, experience, and shift.
If you are interested in being part of a family that allows you the opportunity to apply your skills for a leader in the long-term care industry, then we encourage you to apply today!
Equal opportunity employer.
Job Type: Full-time Pay: $28.00 - $43.00 per hour
Benefits
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person