The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) at Genesis Healthcare plays a crucial role in delivering efficient and effective nursing care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN). This position focuses on achieving positive clinical outcomes and ensuring patient and family satisfaction. The LPN is responsible for evaluating patients, contributing to care planning, administering medications, and supervising unlicensed staff in patient care.
Responsibilities:
Evaluate patients/residents to collect data, observe condition and report changes in condition.
Contribute to nursing assessments and care planning.
Administer medications and perform treatments per physician orders.
Supervise and monitor patient care provided by unlicensed staff.
Requirements:
Must be a graduate of an approved school for practical or vocational nursing.
Must be currently licensed by the State Board of Nursing or pending licensed practical nurse licensure.
Must maintain current BLS/CPR certification if employed at a skilled nursing center or as required by the state of practice if an assisted living facility.