Position Summary

Pay Range: $23.79/hour to $33.48/hour

PLUS Shift Differential:  $1.75/hour for 2^nd Shift  AND $2.75/hour for 3^rd Shift

PLUS Weekend Differential of an extra $3.00/hour!

Terrific benefits package:

• Shift differential
• Weekend differential
• Free staff meals
• Free ice cream novelties for snack
• Casual Fridays (jeans)
• Monthly community service projects
• Monthly staff appreciation and parties for our work family

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Responsible for the implementation of health-related programs, services, and Activities of Daily Living (ADL), which promote, enhance, and maintain resident health and independence.
• Complies with established policies and procedures to perform responsible, professional human support activities in the care of nursing facility residents.
• Responsible for supervising Certified Nursing Assistants. 
• Receives general supervision and direction from the Director of Nurses

Qualifications

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Requires graduation from an accredited school of licensed practical nursing
• Requires general knowledge of nursing techniques and their relationship to medical practices
• General knowledge of sanitation, hygiene, and medical treatment
• Ability to apply therapeutic treatment and follow written instructions
• Ability to keep records and complete reports
• Ability to develop and maintain positive working relationships with residents, families, and other professional personnel
• Ability to supervise others

Certifications/Licenses:

• Must possess a current license to practice as a Licensed Practical Nurse issued by the Commonwealth of Virginia

Physical Requirements:

• Alertness, agility, physical stamina, and physical condition sufficient to assigned tasks
• Heavy work requiring the exertions of 100 pounds of force occasionally, up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects. 

Special/Additional Requirements:

• This position is designated as essential personnel and requires overtime, weekend and holiday work as defined by the needs of the department.

Disclaimer

Bedford County maintains a safe, drug-free workplace for its employees. Drug screening, driving record check,a criminal background check, and previous employer references are required for all positions as conditions of pre-employment.

Bedford County, VA is an Equal Opportunity Employer.