LPN - Day Shift Monday - Friday Openings

About the job

Cascadia Healthcare is hiring a day shift licensed practical nurse (LPN) for Monday-through-Friday shifts at Colfax Health & Rehabilitation of Cascadia in Colfax. Working under the direction of an RN, the LPN gives resident-centered care to seniors and other residents, with a focus on safety, comfort and dignity.

What you'll do

• Within your scope of practice, give direct nursing care and treatments
• Work with RNs and other health care providers to assess residents' needs and build care plans, and take part in resident assessments, evaluations and care planning
• Watch residents' conditions and tell physicians, families and care team members about changes promptly
• Give medications and treatments safely and accurately, support medication management and watch for adverse reactions
• Carry out physician orders and coordinate residents' care activities
• Document care, observations, assessments and interventions as regulations require, and complete admission and discharge paperwork
• Help during emergencies and give CPR when needed
• Work closely with consultants, pharmacies and the interdisciplinary team, and help keep the clinical area safe, organized and efficient

What you need

• Graduation from an accredited LPN school of nursing
• A current LPN license in good standing in the state of employment
• Valid CPR certification
• Strong clinical assessment and critical thinking skills
• Able to react quickly and effectively in emergencies
• Strong communication with residents, families, physicians and team members
• Strong documentation, organization and time-management skills
• A commitment to compassionate, resident-centered care, and the ability to work independently and as part of a team
• 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

• Day shift, Monday through Friday, 0600 to 1830

Benefits

• A comprehensive benefits package; 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)
• Opportunities for professional growth and advancement
• A chance to earn extra money; the posting says to ask how