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Pay Rate: $40-$44/hr, commensurate with experience

Open Shifts:

Part time: 3p-11p, Every other Saturday

Per-diem: all shifts

Plus Shift Diffs:

Weekends 1st shift - $3.00/hr

Weekends 2nd shift - $4.00/hr

Weekends 3rd shift - $6.00/hr

Weekday 2nd shift - $3.00/hr

Weekday 3rd shift - $5.00/hr

The Commons in Lincoln is looking for a compassionate Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join our Skilled Nursing team! As a Licensed Practical Nurse, your main role will be to deliver nursing care to our residents within a warm, comfortable, and home-like environment. You will be part of a team of dedicated, like-minded individuals whose support and camaraderie build community, and where long-lasting relationships with both associates and residents await.  

If you possess a dedication to assisting others, take immense pride in your work, and are looking for a remarkable company that aligns with those values, then this opportunity is made for you!  

Responsibilities

• Accurately assesses, communicates, and documents residents’ status.
• Observes and reports any significant changes in resident behavior and health to the Resident Care Director, physician, family, RCAs, and Executive Director per state regulations.
• Directs and supervises the daily work assignments of the Resident Care Assistants.
• Closely mentors, guides, and directs the Lead Resident Care Assistants in all aspects of their job.
• Coordinates care needs with community providers via an effective case management process.
• Effectively balances service demands with supporting resident independence.  
• Recognizes and assists in the prevention of elder abuse, neglect, and exploitation (financial and other) and reports to appropriate sources per state regulations. 
• Responds to emergencies and personal emergency response system and knows when to call for backup.  

Requirements 

• Current state license as an LPN and CPR certification
• Graduate of an approved LPN program (per state requirements)
• Minimum of 1 to 2 years of experience working as a nurse preferred
• Previous experience working with the elderly in a paid or volunteer position is highly desirable 

As a community associate at Benchmark, you will have access to a variety of benefits including, but not limited to, the following: 

• 8 holidays & 3 floating holidays
• Discounted Meal Program
• Paid Training & Company-provided Uniforms
• Associate Referral Bonus Program
• Physical & Mental Health Wellness Programs
• 401k Retirement Plan with Company Match*
• Medical, Vision & Dental Benefits*
• Tuition Reimbursement Program*
• Vacation and Health & Wellness Paid Time Off*

*Eligibility may vary by employment status