Weekend LPN for LTC/Rehab Facility-Agency

Preferred Professional Services (PPS) Agency Brattleboro, VT 05301, US

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A Great Place to Work:

Preferred Professional Services (PPS) is a proud affiliate of National Health Care Associates, a growing network of more than 40 short-term rehabilitation and long-term care centers that touch the lives of thousands of families throughout the Northeast.

We have per diem shifts available now in our Long-Term Care and Rehab Facilities!

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What You'll Do:

As an AGENCY LPN, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the well-being and comfort of our residents. You will provide direct nursing care, administer medications, collaborate with healthcare professionals, and oversee the implementation of care plans.

Key Responsibilities:

Administering medications and treatments as prescribed by healthcare providers
Monitoring and recording patient vital signs and medical information
Collaborating with the interdisciplinary team to develop and implement care plans
Providing wound care and other nursing interventions as needed
Supervising and supporting Certified Nurse Assistants (CNAs) in delivering care
Ensuring compliance with all regulatory standards and protocols

If you are a compassionate and skilled healthcare professional looking to make a significant impact on the lives of others in an environment where compassion, care and expertise come together, we invite you to join our team as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)!

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What We Offer:

All shifts available now including per diem & temp-to-hire!
Competitive hourly rates and shift differentials
Weekly Pay
Comprehensive training and mentorship
Opportunities for professional growth and development
Supportive and collaborative work environment
The chance to make a meaningful difference in the lives of our residents

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What You'll Bring:

Qualifications of an Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) include:

Valid state of Vermont LPN license
Compassionate and empathetic approach to patient care
Interest in the nursing needs of the aged and the chronically ill, with the ability to work with both
Strong clinical skills, including the administration of medications
Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
Ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team environment

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We Hire for Heart!

National Health Care Associates (National) is proud to be a family-run organization since 1984. Like family, each of National’s centers are unique but share common values: Kindness, Service, Compassion and Excellence. Today, our centers include more than 40 premier providers of short-term rehabilitation, skilled nursing, and post-hospital care including several named “Best Of” by US News & World Report. When you join the team at a National center, you join a team that provides life-changing care to thousands of patients, residents, and families in a Great Place to Work Certified environment.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status.

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