Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - ALF/SCALF - PRN - New Pay Rates

PRN positions available. Must be willing to work all shifts, including weekends. Oaks on Parkwood – ALF/SCALF. Excellent working environment.

Responsibilities

• Admit, transfer, and discharge residents as required and inform staff.
• Check residents on a regular basis to observe and evaluate physical and emotional status.
• Direct Nursing/Resident Care Assistants in the performance of their responsibilities and report any concerns to the Resident Care Coordinator.
• Document according to policies, procedures, and regulations.
• Chart nurse’s notes in an informative, descriptive, and legible manner that reflects the care provided and the resident’s responses to care and intervention.
• Report all discrepancies, problems, and issues regarding resident care to the Resident Care Coordinator.
• Transcribe and/or check physician orders to ensure orders have been executed.
• Administer and document medication administration per physician’s orders.
• Complete assessments on all assigned residents each shift.
• Report residents’ condition and shift occurrences to oncoming staff.
• Communicate with physicians, residents, families, and nursing staff all pertinent information, clinical data regarding residents’ condition, and possible changes in condition.
• Provide direct care to residents as needed in accordance with the care plan, policies, procedures, and nursing standards of care.
• Perform other duties, including special projects, as assigned.

Requirements

• Current license as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in the State of Alabama.
• One (1) year experience in a health‑care facility preferred.
• CPR certification required within thirty (30) days of employment.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to move about intermittently throughout the workday.
• Ability to reach, bend, and/or stoop intermittently throughout the workday.
• Ability to see and hear, or use prosthetics that enable these senses to function adequately.
• Ability to push, pull, or move a minimum of 100 pounds using proper body mechanics and assistance.
• Ability to walk/stand for approximately 75 % of the day.
• Ability to cope with the mental and emotional stress of the position.

Schedule

• PRN (as‑needed) positions.
• Must be willing to work all shifts, including weekends.