Job Description: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 Report's 2025 Best Nursing Homes.Looking for an LPN to instruct NA quarterly classesPosition SummaryThe 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 Care's Code of Conduct and completes mandatory Code of Conduct and 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
