Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) *NEW HIRING INCENTIVE!!!*

About the role

The LPN plays a crucial role in providing direct nursing care to residents while supervising nursing assistants. This position requires adherence to federal, state, and local standards and guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Direct the day-to-day functions of nursing assistants.
• Plan shift services, programs, and activities with assigned nursing staff and support personnel.
• Make written and oral reports as required.
• Admit, transfer, and discharge residents as needed.
• Complete and file required record-keeping forms and charts.
• Transcribe and record physician’s orders on the Physician’s Order Form.
• Chart nurse’s notes in a detailed manner reflecting care provided and resident responses.
• Fill out and submit accident/incident reports to the Director as necessary.
• Perform routine charting duties in accordance with established policies and procedures.
• Administer medications as ordered by the physician.
• Create and maintain a positive and supportive environment for residents.
• Receive and give the nursing report upon shift change.
• Administer professional services such as catheterization, tube feedings, suction, dressing changes, and massages.
• Maintain confidentiality of resident care information.
• Ensure all nursing care is provided in privacy and that personnel knock before entering the resident’s room.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Current licensed practical nurse with an unencumbered state license.
• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English.
• Knowledge of nursing and medical practices, as well as relevant laws, regulations, and guidelines.
• CPR certification required.
• Experience in long-term care is preferred.

Physical Demands

• Must be able to move intermittently throughout the workday.
• Must be able to cope with the mental and emotional stress of the position.
• Must function independently, have flexibility, personal integrity, and effective communication skills.
• Must be able to lift and move up to 25 pounds and carry items up to 50 feet.