LPN - Licensed Practical Nurse

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Join, stay, and grow with Benchmark. Connect with your calling. Benchmark at Rye is looking for a Nurse to join their dedicated team!

Job Description

• Deliver nursing care to residents within a warm, comfortable, and home-like environment.
• Accurately assess, communicate, and document residents' status.
• Observe and report any significant changes in resident behavior and health to the Resident Care Director, physician, family, RCAs, and Executive Director per state regulations.
• Direct and supervise the daily work assignments of the Resident Care Assistants.
• Closely mentor, guide, and direct the Lead Resident Care Assistants in all aspects of their job.
• Coordinate care needs with community providers via an effective case management process.
• Effectively balance service demands with supporting resident independence.
• Recognize and assist in the prevention of elder abuse, neglect, and exploitation (financial and other) and report to appropriate sources per state regulations.
• Respond to emergencies and personal emergency response system and know when to call for backup.

Requirements

• Current state license as an LPN and CPR certification.
• Graduate of an approved LPN program (per state requirements).
• Minimum of 1 to 2 years of experience working as a nurse preferred.
• Previous experience working with the elderly in a paid or volunteer position is highly desirable.

Benefits

• $2,000 sign-on bonus for full-time.
• 8 holidays & 3 floating holidays.
• Discounted meal program.
• Paid training & company-provided uniforms.
• Associate referral bonus program.
• Physical & mental health wellness programs.
• 401k retirement plan with company match.
• Medical, vision & dental benefits.
• Tuition reimbursement program.
• Vacation and health & wellness paid time off.