Licensed Practical Nurse, LPN

About the role

Provides nursing care to residents/patients within the scope of practice of a Licensed Practical Nurse. Responsible for coordination and direction of resident/patient care. Coordinates care and services with other departments/providers from the time of admission to discharge. Assists Registered Nurse with completion of assessments, documentation, and data collection within scope of practice and acting timely on findings. Administers medications and completes treatments as ordered. Observes and monitors resident’s condition and reports changes as appropriate. Ensures that all physicians’ orders are signed and implemented within specified time frames. Maintains safety of all residents/patients and team members. Responds appropriately to safety hazards and reports any issues to the appropriate person. Ensures that all staff follows the infection control policy and procedure. Maintains a clean, sanitary, safe and efficiently organized work area. Performs other duties as assigned.

Responsibilities

• Provides nursing care to residents/patients within the scope of practice of a Licensed Practical Nurse.
• Responsible for coordination and direction of resident/patient care.
• Captors care and services with other departments/providers from the time of admission to discharge.
• Assists Registered Nurse with completion of assessments, documentation, and data collection within scope of practice and acting timely on findings.
• Administers medications and completes treatments as ordered.
• Observes and monitors resident’s condition and reports changes as appropriate.
• Ensures that all physicians’ orders are signed and implemented within specified time frames.
• Maintains safety of all residents/patients and team members.
• Responds appropriately to safety hazards and reports any issues to the appropriate person.
• Ensures that all staff follows the infection control policy and procedure.
• Maintains a clean, sanitary, safe and efficiently organized work area.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Current LPN licensure in the state in which they are working.
• Ability to communicate effectively in both written and verbal formats.
• Basic computer skills.
• Ability to follow all safety rules, regulations, policies and procedures of the facility including but not limited to: Vulnerable Adult and Abuse Policy, HIPAA, Resident’s Bill of Rights, Universal Precaution, AWAIR, OSHA, Right to know, SDS, ADA, HUD Policy and Procedures, Fair Housing laws and regulations.

Qualifications

• Degree from an accredited school of nursing for the Licensed Practical Nurse program.

Skills

• Effective communication skills.
• Computer proficiency.
• Safety protocols.

Benefits

Ecumen offers a comprehensive benefits package to our full-time team members including medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life & disability insurance, paid time off benefits, a generous 6% 401(k) match, and other well-being resources. Learn more at https://www.ecumen.org/find-a-career/benefits/.

Pay

The targeted pay range for this job is $31.50 to $35.50 per hour. Ecumen considers a variety of factors when determining new hire pay including experience, qualifications, and, when applicable, certifications, licenses, and education.

Schedule

Full-Time 80 hours bi-weekly. Shift: 7:00am-3:30pm. One shift each week will be 10:30am-7:00pm. Monday through Friday.