Licensed Practical Nurse LPN, Full Time

About the role

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) is responsible for providing nursing care to residents/patients, including medications and treatment administration, documentation, and other therapeutic interventions under the direction of the Director of Nursing/Clinical Director. This position is responsible for providing direction to Nursing Assistants, Resident Assistants, Trained Medication Assistants, and other clinical staff on unit/shift.

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.
• Captures and coordinates care and services with other departments/providers from the time of admission to discharge.
• Aids 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.
• Maintains a clean, sanitary, safe and efficiently organized work area.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Minimum Required Qualifications: Degree from an accredited school of nursing for the Licensed Practical Nurse program, 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.
• Preferred Qualifications: Previous experience providing senior care/healthcare setting.

Qualifications

Essential Job 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.
• Captures and coordinates care and services with other departments/providers from the time of admission to discharge.
• Aids 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.
• Maintains a clean, sanitary, safe and efficiently organized work area.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

N/A

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 (PTO and Sick & Safe Time), 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 $31.89 to $34.28 per hour. Shift Differential for evenings ($1.00/hour) & overnights ($2.00/hour).

Schedule

Full-Time
Shift: 2:30pm-11:00pm or 10:30pm-7:00am
Position works various weekdays, every other weekend & rotating holidays.