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LPN

LPN / New Grads Encouraged to Apply

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Bethany, Where Work Feels Like Home

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Please accept this invitation to join the Bethany team.  If you are a new grad seeking to begin your career, Bethany is the place for you.  We offer support to new team members beyond on-boarding and orientation.  This includes working in a team environment and having a mentor to provide encouragement, assist with growing assessment skills and provide encouragement during stressful times. We are currently seeking an LPN for 2nd shift.

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Responsibilities:

  • Follow the nursing model to promote holistic care for residents

  • Direct the daily activities of the nurses, CNAs, and CMAs in accordance with current federal, state and local regulations and guidelines and established facility policies and procedures

  • Participate in the admission, discharge and transfers of residents as required

  • Assess changes in residents’ status, notifying the physician and resident’s family or representative and documenting accordingly

  • Transcribe physician orders to medical records and carry out orders as written

  • Prepare and administer medications per physicians’ orders and observe for adverse effects

  • Schedule follow up appointments for residents  

  • Provide nursing leadership to nursing team members assigned to the unit

  • Provide direct care such as colostomy changes, tube feedings, wound care, suctioning, IV administration, etc 

  • Perform rounds to ensure resident needs are being met 

  • Provide direct patient care, including vital signs assessment, medication administration, and patient evaluations.

  • Complete medical documentation using EMR (Electronic Medical Records)

  • Support residents with activities of daily living and specialized care needs such as Alzheimer's, dementia, and memory care

  • Collaborate with other members of the interdisciplinary team to ensure residents’ needs are holistically met 

  • Assist in evaluating work performance of nursing personnel and implement discipline according to operational policies and as directed

  • Inform appropriate departments of concerns or complaints and follow up as needed

  • Report any incidents or unusual occurrences to the DON and participate in the investigative process as needed

  • Participate in end-of-life care as required

  • Ensure that there is an adequate stock of medications, supplies, equipment and notify appropriate personnel of needs

  • Initiate, review and update care plans as required

  • Participate in the survey process when inspection surveys occur

  • Ensure that infection control principles are followed and assist in correcting deficiencies in practice

 

Requirements:

  • Current unrestricted Iowa LPN license

  • CPR certification

  • Schedule availability to work every third weekend and every other holiday

  • Excellent interpersonal skills, including customer service, patience, empathy, and compassion

  • Experience working in long term care a plus but not required

 

Job Details:

  • Schedule: 2nd shift: 2:00-10:00 pm including working every third weekend and every other holiday

  • LPN starting wage: $30.00 per hour; plus pay for related experience

  • Shift differential for 2nd and 3rd shift: $2.00 per hour

  • Incentive pay for picking up additional hours

 

Benefits and Rewards:

  • Health, dental and vision insurance

  • Paid short and long-term disability

  • Vacation

  • Paid day off for birthday

  • Free meal every shift

  • 8-hour shifts (paid lunch and breaks)

  • Paid Holidays (double time)

  • 401K with employer match

  • Life Insurance

  • Employee Assistance Program

  • Scholarship program

  • Shift differential for 2nd and 3rd shift

  • Employee recognition events throughout the year

  • Eligible for bonuses throughout the year

  • Opportunities to advance

  • Personal satisfaction gained from doing work that truly makes a difference
     

Bethany has a reputation for providing exceptional care!  We offer a positive work  environment where the medical team works together for the good of the residents.  Come join our exceptional team.  

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