Licensed Practical Nurse
About the role
Participate with members of the interdisciplinary team to review, plan, coordinate, and evaluate resident care.
Document the resident condition and nursing needs accurately and in a timely manner.
Reports pertinent observations and reactions regarding residents promptly.
Develop, direct, and monitor nursing assistant assignments and adjust based on census and level of care required.
Execute treatments as necessary and document reactions to medications and treatments.
Generate, prepare, administer, and chart all medications.
Initiate physician orders.
Facilitate communication with families regarding change in medications and/or changes in the resident.
Establish protocol to ensure care plans are continually reviewed for updated and accurate data that represents the resident's individuality.
Coordinate admissions, discharges, and transfers in order to deliver quality customer service.
Responsibilities
- Participate with members of the interdisciplinary team to review, plan, coordinate, and evaluate resident care.
- Document the resident condition and nursing needs accurately and in a timely manner.
- Reports pertinent observations and reactions regarding residents promptly.
- Develop, direct, and monitor nursing assistant assignments and adjust based on census and level of care required.
- Execute treatments as necessary and document reactions to medications and treatments.
- Generate, prepare, administer, and chart all medications.
- Initiate physician orders.
- Facilitate communication with families regarding change in medications and/or changes in the resident.
- Establish protocol to ensure care plans are continually reviewed for updated and accurate data that represents the resident's individuality.
- Coordinate admissions, discharges, and transfers in order to deliver quality customer service.
Requirements
Licensed Practical Nurse graduate from an accredited nursing program.
Certifications and Licensed Practical Nurse license and other licensure required by state regulations.
Qualifications
- Licensed Practical Nurse graduate from an accredited nursing program.
- Certifications and Licensed Practical Nurse license and other licensure required by state regulations.
Skills
- Strong communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Attention to detail.
- Knowledge of medical terminology and procedures.
Benefits
- Comprehensive health insurance coverage.
- Retirement savings plan.
- Flexible work schedule.
- Professional development opportunities.
- Employee assistance program.
Pay
$25.24 - $34.73 per hour
Schedule
Hours may vary based on department and shift requirements.