Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) / Registered Nurse (RN) - Creekwood Nursing and Rehabilitation

Shift Type: Day Shift Position, Rehab Hall

Benefits:

• new hiring rates
• daily pay
• tuition reimbursement
• quarterly raises

Creekwood Nursing & Rehabilitation is a 104-bed skilled nursing facility located in the heart of Russellville, a small community located in Western Kentucky known for its treasure trove of shops and good eats. We are currently seeking dedicated CNAs to join our team! We offer competitive wages, shift differentials, quarterly and yearly raises with the potential to get a 5.5% pay increase per year!

Are you an individual with a passion for geriatrics? Do you desire a rewarding career, supportive management team, excellent benefits, and ample opportunity for advancement? If so, consider joining the Creekwood Nursing & Rehabilitation Team! Our facility is comprised of professionals dedicated to maintaining the highest quality of life for those served while encouraging the support of family, friends, and community. At Creekwood Nursing & Rehabilitation, it is more than a job, it's an opportunity to be part of a family that deeply influences the lives of our staff and residents daily. We strive to maintain a culture that is centered on teamwork, commitment, and servant-based tenets, diligently working to provide individualized resident centered care.

LPN/RN Core Responsibilities:

• Consults and coordinates with healthcare team members to assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care plans
• Prepares and administers (orally, subcutaneously, through an IV) and records prescribed medications. Reports adverse reactions to medications or treatments in accordance with the policy regarding the administration of medications by a licensed registered nurse.
• Records patients medical information and vital signs.
• Monitors and adjusts specialized equipment used on patients and interprets and records electronic displays.
• Initiates corrective action whenever the patient displays adverse symptomatology
• Provides bedside care for a wide variety of medical patients.
• Changes dressings, insert catheters, starts IVs
• Prepares equipment and aids physician during examination and treatment of patient
• Responds to life-saving situations based upon nursing standards and protocol
• Participates in discharge planning.
• Utilizes time management skills.
• Records all care information concisely, accurately, and completely, in a timely manner, in the appropriate format, and on the appropriate forms.
• Performs other position-related duties as assigned, depending on assignment setting.

LPN/RN Requirements:

• Current LPN/RN license in the state.
• Up to date first aid and CPR certification.
• At least one year of LPN or RN experience in a Long-Term Care Setting preferred.
• Knowledge of MatrixCare preferred.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The Facility is an equal opportunity employer. The Facility does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, handicap, disability, age, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, veteran status, or any other characteristic(s) protected by federal, state, and local laws. The Facility will also make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities should a request for an accommodation be made. A key part of this policy is to provide equal employment opportunity regarding all terms and conditions of employment and in all aspects of a person's relationship with the Facility including recruitment, hiring, promotions, upgrading positions, conditions of employment, compensation, training, benefits, transfers, discipline, and termination of employment.