Job Description

Position Title: Staff Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

 

SIGN ON BONUS $3,500.00 paid out over 18 months as described above (4) 875.00 installment payments

 

Summary: Peak Healthcare at Sligo Creek is looking for a licensed practical nurse to join our growing nursing home staff and provide residents with daily care and support. Our ideal candidate has nursing home experience, is a keen observer and good communicator, and can bring a friendly and compassionate attitude to the job. Our company owns and operates 10 skilled nursing facilities throughout the state, and we pride ourselves on a reputation for quality long-term care. We offer competitive pay, flexible scheduling, and a comprehensive benefits package. Ask us about our healthcare virtual assistant program that makes documentation a breeze! Limited positions available, apply today!

 

Benefits: 401k, health, life, vision, and dental insurance, 20 total days PTO (paid time off), flexible schedule, overtime pay, DailyPay, premium holiday pay, disability insurance, wellness plans, sign-on bonus for full-time employees, employee referral bonus program and stability in the strong leadership/management team who strives & achieves customer service excellence with dedicated staff qualifications. 

 

Duties: 

Observe and manage resident patient health according to individual needs. Provide routine care, ensure comfort, and report any changes in resident health and behavior. 

Collect, track, maintain, and review patient medical history, charts, and physical condition, including heart rate, blood pressure, temperature, and respiration. 

Assist registered nurses and physicians in their duties. 

Assist residents with personal hygiene, feeding, transportation, and movement. 

Administer medications and injections, provide wound care, perform standard diagnostic procedures, and collect and prepare specimens. 

Keep resident patient information confidential, follow all policies and procedures, and adhere to federal, state, local requirements, and professional standards. 

Maintain licensure and take ownership of professional development through educational opportunities. 

 

Requirements:

Completion of state-approved LPN education program and current state LPN license or compact license.

BLS and CPR certifications 

1-2 years recent nursing home experience preferred, but not required.

Proficient computer skills, especially with data entry 

Ability to stand and walk for extended periods and lift patients and medical equipment 

Excellent communication, interpersonal, and observational skills 

 

Preferred Skills: Knowledge of Point, Click, Care. 

Certified Medication Aide licensure in Maryland (*unable to employ CMT/Certified Medication Tech's)

Strong communicator 

 

Preferred Skills: Experience working with elderly residents, not required, but preferred.

 

Call to Action: If you're ready to join a vibrant team with opportunities for growth, click the apply button to start your application.

 

Peak Healthcare is an equal opportunity employer that promotes a drug-free workplace. 

 

*Per the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) guidelines, COVID-19 vaccines, or approved religious/medical exemptions, are mandatory and are a requirement to work in our community. Peak Healthcare does offer the COVID-19 vaccination to all employees at no cost.

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