Job Description

Peace Healthcare at Mountain City Center is committed to providing excellence in the care and services to those we serve. We are seeking individuals to provide nursing services who are positive, caring and dedicated.

 Why work for us? We are a beautiful 88 bed facility with a calm environment focusing on employee appreciation and a happy work culture, offering benefits including:

• Paid time off
• Paid holidays
• 401k Plan
• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life insurance
• Referral program
• Sign on bonus

WEEKEND PREMIUM PROGRAM DETAILS:

This position is designed as a Weekend Premium Program. This position is open to all weekend shifts (day, evening, and night), offering flexible hours and scheduling. The program is designed with the following requirements:

1. Required to work at least 24 hours on the weekend shift (between the hours of Friday 3:00pm through Monday 7:00am) ever week, in addition to an additional 8-hour shift to equal no less than 32 hours per week which equates to Full Time Employment.  

Those who meet the requirements are eligible for the following benefits:

1. Hours worked during the Weekend Premium Times (between the hours of Friday 3:00pm through Monday 7:00am) will be paid at base rate plus an additional 45%. 
2. Eligible for shift differentials if offered during the week, but will not qualify for shift differentials during the Weekend Premium Times.  
3. Elible to receive Full Time Benefits. 
4. Eligible for Paid Time Off (PTO) times which will be paid at my base rate. 

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Follows the facility's policies and procedures related to the role of the LPN. Follows the facility's policies and procedures that relate to all employees.
• Addresses resident care needs within the LPN scope of practice. As needed, seeks assistance from the resident's physician, Nurse Manager, ADON or other RN member of the Nursing leadership team.
• Within the scope of the LPN practice, completes ordered resident treatments timely and accurately.
• Within the scope of LPN practice, administers ordered resident medications timely and accurately.
• Fulfills the role of charge nurse when assigned (see list of charge nurse duties).
• Addresses resident and/or family concerns and involves the Nurse Manager, ADON or members of the leadership team and needed.
• Works collaboratively with co-workers and members of all departments caring for the residents.
• Completes assignments timely, thoroughly, and accurately with sensitivity and caring, Seeks assistance when unable to complete work.
• Completes or assures completion of required reporting.
• Documents care per policy requirements.
• Follows the plan of care as developed by the RN staff nurse, MDS Coordinator(s), or RN members of the Nursing leadership team.
• Maintains confidentiality of residents and facility information.
• Observes safety policies and reports any safety concerns.
• Demonstrates respect of resident rights and dignity.
• Attends all required educational activities and meetings.
• Observes all required infection prevention and control policies and procedures.
• Participates fully in the Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement activities of the organization.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Graduate from an accredited school of nursing, current licensure with State Board of Nursing Examiners.
• One year of geriatric nursing experience preferred.
• Must be able to speak, read, write the English language.