LPN - 7 Days On / 7 Days Off Schedule - 6:00 PM - 6:30 AM

About the job

Cascadia Healthcare is hiring a night shift licensed practical nurse (LPN) at Colfax Health & Rehabilitation of Cascadia in Colfax, working 12.5-hour shifts on a 7 days on, 7 days off rotation. Under the direction of an RN, the LPN cares for elderly, acutely ill and injured residents, promoting their wellness, comfort and dignity overnight.

What you'll do

• Within your scope of practice, give direct nursing care and treatments
• Work with RNs, physicians and the interdisciplinary team toward good resident outcomes
• Watch residents' conditions and report changes promptly through the SBAR process
• Take part in assessing and evaluating residents and in planning individualized care
• Give medications and treatments safely and accurately, and monitor how well medications work, adverse reactions and residents' responses to treatment
• Record residents' care, observations and interventions following company, state and federal guidelines
• Review and carry out physician orders and communicate clearly with health care providers
• Respond to emergencies and give CPR when needed
• Help with admissions, discharges and transitions of care, and support pharmacy reviews and medication management efforts

What you need

• Graduation from an accredited LPN school of nursing
• A current, valid LPN license in the state of employment
• Valid CPR certification
• Strong nursing assessment and critical thinking skills
• Able to react quickly and effectively in emergencies
• Clear communication with residents, families, physicians and team members, plus strong documentation and organizational skills
• A commitment to compassionate, resident-centered care, a team-oriented mindset and a positive attitude
• Clearance under the state's background check requirements before any contact with patients or residents

Preferred

• Six months of experience in a long-term care setting

Schedule

• Night shift, 6:00 PM to 6:30 AM (12.5-hour shifts)
• 7 days on, 7 days off rotation, so every other week is off

Benefits

• Full-time employees get medical, dental and vision insurance
• A 401(k)
• Paid vacation and sick time
• Life insurance, plus short-term and long-term disability insurance
• An Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• A chance to earn extra money; the posting says to ask how