Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Job Description

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) provides routine care, observes patients’ health, assists doctors and registered nurses, and communicates instructions to patients regarding. LPNs are responsible for supervising and delegating tasks to the nursing assistants or aides who work under their direction. The Licensed Practical Nurse evaluates and reports any changes in the residents' physical or mental condition to the appropriate personnel and maintains the residents’ medical records in a confidential manner.

$6,000.00 sign on bonus for full time.

Benefits

• Health, vision, and dental insurance
• Paid time off
• 401(k)
• Tuition reimbursement
• Life insurance
• Retirement plan
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health savings account
• Employee assistance program

Qualifications & Skills

• Current Practical Nursing License
• Ability to react decisively and quickly in emergency situations.
• Ability to communicate effectively with residents and their family members, and facility staff.
• Six months experience in a long-term care environment preferred.

Responsibilities & Duties

Provides direct care and/or assists with care as directed and consistent with their scope of practice and competency. Initiates the SBAR process and collaborates with the RN for assessment and recommendations. Makes rounds with physicians and other team members, as needed. Participates in resident evaluations and care planning activities, reviews and revises residents’ assessments and care plans as needed to the extent permitted by state nurse practice act. Coordinates residents’ care activities and communicates changes to other team members and resident family/significant other. Oversees Medication Aide/Tech in medication/treatment administration. Administers treatments. Reviews, transcribes, communicates, and implements physician orders, obtaining RN signature as required by state regulations. Communicates with resident’s physician. Assists with emergencies; administers cardiopulmonary resuscitation. Documents care performed and observations of resident status in the clinical record promptly by utilizing standard clinical documentation guidelines as required by the company, and local, state, and federal rules and regulations. Participates in medication management to promote optimal safety and effectiveness for residents.