Job Summary
Long Term Care Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) — This position is located in a post-acute care facility specializing in geriatric care. The role involves providing patient care for a predominantly geriatric population with conditions such as dementia, cardiac disease, respiratory issues, and diabetes, among others. The LPN will support the interdisciplinary team by administering medications, treatments, and supervising nursing assistants during day shifts.
Job Details
- Position: Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in Long Term Care
- Location: Not specified, facility serves a geriatric population with all private rooms, typically 20-21 residents per shift.
- Schedule: Days, 12-hour shifts; 05:45 AM – 06:15 PM, with two 15-minute breaks and one 30-minute break. Outlined schedule templates, with flexibility preferred.
- Required Qualifications: BLS Certification; minimum of 1 year of experience in long-term care or relevant specialty; active license; education requirements as per state regulations.
- Preferred Qualifications: IV certification is preferred but not required.
- Responsibilities include medication passes, treatments, nebulizer administration, supervision of CNAs, and assisting with patient calls for help.
- Additional information: The treatment nurse is the highest authority in-house 24/7, with a team including PT/OT/SLP, case managers, social workers, dieticians, and access to pharmacy services 24/7. The facility uses EPIC for charting, and all staff must adhere to a professional dress code.
- Certification and licensing: Valid license to submit, with no additional certifications listed as mandatory apart from BLS.
- Shift and operational notes: Rotating weekends and holidays are typical; staffing includes a per-shift ratio of 1:12 RN or LPN during day shift.
Benefits
The benefits of taking a travel assignment with Cross Country include:
- Private housing or generous housing allowance
- Comprehensive health insurance with prescription coverage
- Dependent health insurance with prescription coverage
- Competitive salaries
- Referral bonuses
- Travel reimbursement
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Direct deposit/free checking
- Unlimited free CE credits
