LPN - Skilled Nursing

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***$5,000 Sign-On Bonus Opportunity***

Do you have a heart for providing compassionate care to senior adults? If so, Woodcrest at Blakeford is the place for you. We are looking for dedicated Licensed Practical Nurses to join our skilled nursing team and make a meaningful difference in the lives of our residents. As a nurse at Woodcrest, you will be responsible for providing daily clinical care, supporting our Certified Nursing Assistants, and ensuring the highest standards of resident care in compliance with all federal and state regulations.

Shift: 6:45 AM - 7:00 PM or 6:45 PM - 7:00 AM

Schedule: 3 days a week with a rotation of days off and the following week 4 days a week with a rotation of days off.

Shift Differential: Yes, if working nights and/or weekends

Why You’ll Love Being a Full-Time Blakeford Nurse:

• Health, dental, vision insurance and other benefits
• Company-paid life and short-term disability
• YMCA discount
• On-site team member gym
• Paid time off with cashout option
• 403(b) with employer match
• Tuition reimbursement and scholarship programs
• Monthly team member appreciation events
• Employee referral bonus
• and much more!

At Woodcrest at Blakeford, we’re more than a team of compassionate healthcare professionals — we’re an integral part of the Green Hills community.  Whether our residents are recovering after a hospital stay or calling us their long-term home, our mission is simple: to deliver exemplary service – every time.

• Leadership and Supervision: Work under the guidance of the Director of Nursing to oversee the day-to-day functions of CNAs, ensuring adherence to Woodcrest’s policies and current regulations.
• Resident Admissions and Discharges: Facilitate the admission, transfer, and discharge processes for residents as needed.
• Documentation: Chart resident notes that accurately reflect the care provided and their response to treatment.
• Medication Management: Prepare and administer medications as prescribed, accurately dispose of drugs/narcotics per procedures, and ensure shift-specific narcotic records are maintained.
• Orders and Diagnostic Services: Arrange and requisition diagnostic and therapeutic services as ordered, transcribing physician orders promptly and accurately.
• Direct Clinical Services: Provide professional services as needed, including catheterization, tube feedings, wound care, colostomy care, blood collection, and end-of-life care.
• Vital Signs and Safety: Record temperature, pulse, and blood pressure as necessary, maintain a safe and sanitary work environment, and ensure CNA compliance with Universal Precautions and safety protocols.
• Care Plan Review: Regularly review resident care plans to confirm appropriate goals, issues, and treatment approaches are in place.

Qualifications:

• Experience: 6–12 months of LPN experience, preferably in a long term care setting
• Licensure: Valid LPN/LVN License in the State of Tennessee.
• Certifications: Current CPR Certification.
• Communication Skills: Ability to read and interpret professional documents, write reports and business correspondence, and effectively present information.
• Technical Skills: Basic computer skills are required.

Blakeford at Green Hills is an equal opportunity employer and affords equal opportunity to all applicants and employees for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected under local, state, or federal law.