Licensed Practical Nurse - LPN

This amazing LPN must:

·         Provides direct patient care, assists with care for patients of others (as needed),

·         Makes patient care assignments to other staff members on duty

·         Responsible for the care delivered by the nursing staff under his/her direction during the shift for which (s)he is on duty.

·         Communicates effectively all relevant information (e.g., patient information, safety issues, problems with equipment, quality issues, etc.) to immediate supervisor, in timely way.

·         Communicates and documents changes in patient condition, on a timely basis, to charge nurse/supervisor and physician.

·         Interprets, implements and enforces all facility policies and procedures

·         Assigns responsibility for the direct care of residents

·         Supervises the CNA staff

·         Obtains and administers prescribed medications and treatments in accordance with approved nursing techniques.

·         Observes patient, records significant conditions and reactions, and notifies resident family and physician informed of any changes in resident behavior, medications, or conditions of health.

Requirements

·         Licensed Practical Nurse – LPN with current state license required

·         Minimum of (1) one year experience preferred.

·         Current CPR certification

·         Must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills in the nursing process necessary for those patients requiring the expertise of a professional registered nurse.

·         Copy of updated Physical, based on state requirements

·         Copy of updated TB results/ Chest x-ray

·         Must be able to work any shift as needed and be flexible with scheduling requirements.

Benefits