Licensed Practical Nurse / LPN

Company: Friendship Retirement Community
Location: Salem
Posted on: April 8, 2025

Job Description:

Founded in 1966, Friendship offers diverse senior living accommodations, award-winning care, new and innovative services, as well as specialized rehab and therapy, to over 1,500 residents and patients each day. With four campuses, the earliest dating back to 1919, Friendship has grown to offer the full continuum of care, including independent living, assisted living, home care, outpatient therapy, inpatient rehab, long-term care and Alzheimer's and memory care. As a non-profit, Friendship provides a caring community to serve a wide-range of residents including those with limited financial means. Visit friendship.us for more information.Friendship is looking for Licensed Practical Nurses to join our Richfield Health and Rehab team, located in Salem, VA. The Licensed Practical Nurse position coordinates and monitors medical services, including psychiatric, dental, podiatry, vision and medication management, in accordance with the requirements of regulatory agencies and in response to individual resident needs.Full Time LPN Sign On Bonus - $10,000 paid out equally over 40 pay periodsShifts Available:--- 6:45 a.m. to 7:15 p.m.--- 6:45 p.m. to 7:15 a.m.Roles & Responsibilities:--- Provide direct care to residents including preparing and administering medications--- Prepare and complete electronic documentation--- Complete corresponding electronic health records upon the resident's admission, transfer, and/or discharge--- Perform routine charting duties as required and in accordance with established charting and documentation policies and procedures to include updating care plans--- Make appropriate reports to the Nurse Supervisor as required or as may be necessary. Follow facility's established policy--- Consult with the resident's physician in providing the resident's care, treatment, rehabilitation, etc. as necessary--- Review the resident's chart for specific treatments, medication orders, diets, etc. as necessary--- Ensure that adequate medical supplies, equipment, etc., are maintained on unit/shift at all times to meet the needs of the residents--- Participate in the development and implementation of the procedures for the safe operation of all nursing service equipmentQualifications:--- Unencumbered LPN license or eligible to sit for boards in the state of Virginia required--- BLS required/ACLS preferred--- Experience in a long-term care/nursing facility preferred--- This position is very active and requires standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, and crouching all day. The employee must frequently lift or move objects weighing over 50 poundsBenefits for Full Time Positions:--- 401(k) retirement plan along with employer match--- Health Insurance--- Dental Insurance--- Vision Insurance--- Flexible Spending Account--- Paid Time Off--- Employee Assistance Program--- Education Assistance--- Company Paid Life Insurance--- Voluntary insurance (additional life insurance, accident insurance, critical illness, short term disability)Friendship values diversity. We are committed to equal opportunities and creating an inclusive environment for all our employees. We welcome applicants regardless of race, color, ancestry, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, religion, age, disability, gender identity, results of genetic testing, or service in the military.

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