Residents of Coos Bay enjoy an outstanding quality of life. The Oregon Coast is a fantastic place to live offering a perfect blend of small-town charm and outdoor adventure.
Outdoor enthusiasts can enjoy fishing and boating in Coos Bay and the Coos River hiking in Elliott State Forest and exploring the Pacific coastline with miles of sandy beaches tide pooling and whale watching. The Oregon Dunes National Recreation Area offers off-road vehicle riding sandboarding and horseback riding while Bandon Dunes Golf Resort provides world-class golfing with stunning oceanfront views. Kayaking crabbing and clamming are also popular activities making Coos Bay a haven for outdoor recreation.
Life Care Center of Coos Bay was named one of U.S. News & World Reports 2025 Best Nursing Homes.
Looking for an LPN to instruct NA quarterly classes
Position Summary
The LPN Trainer plans organizes develops and implements all in service education in accordance with all applicable laws regulations and Life Care standards.
Education Experience and Licensure Requirements
- Attended an accredited LPN program
- Currently licensed/registered in applicable State. Must maintain an active Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse (LPN/LVN) license in good standing throughout employment.
- One (1) year geriatric nursing experience preferred
- Teaching/education experience preferred
Specific Job Requirements
- Desire and ability to effectively train and educate LPN/LVNs and CNAs
- Advanced knowledge in field of practice
- Make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action
- Knowledgeable of practices and procedures as well as the laws regulations and guidelines governing functions in the post acute care facility
- Implement and interpret the programs goals objectives policies and procedures of the department
- Perform proficiently in all competency areas including but not limited to: patient rights and safety and sanitation
- Maintains professional working relationships with all associates vendors etc.
- Maintains confidentiality of all proprietary and/or confidential information
- Understand and follow company policies including harassment and compliance procedures
- Displays integrity and professionalism by adhering to Life CaresCode of Conductand completes mandatoryCode of Conductand other appropriate compliance training
Essential Functions
- Plan develop direct evaluate and coordinate staff training education in service and orientation
- Maintain associate training and in service records
- Perform functions of a staff nurse as required
- Exhibit excellent customer service and a positive attitude towards patients
- Assist in the evacuation of patients
- Demonstrate dependable regular attendance
- Concentrate and use reasoning skills and good judgment
- Communicate and function productively on an interdisciplinary team
- Sit stand bend lift push pull stoop walk reach and move intermittently during working hours
- Read write speak and understand the English language
An Equal Opportunity Employer