Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) PRN

About the role

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) shall perform in accordance with state and local laws and within the guidelines of his/her professional organization. All functions shall be performed in accordance with the established policies and practices.

Responsibilities

• Listen to shift report and keep open lines of communication with supervisor, co-workers and on coming shift.
• Make rounds to residents to observe their physical and psychosocial status.
• Assign personnel appropriately to meet resident needs.
• Maintain competence in all required skills within the facility.
• Treat and ensure that residents are treated with respect and dignity.
• Observes, records, and reports to supervisor regarding residents’ conditions, reaction to drugs and treatments and significant events.
• Maintains all required documentation in an accurate and timely manner according to policies and procedures of the facility, including documentation of medications, treatments, restraints, psychotropic medications and skin condition.

Requirements

• Graduate from an accredited school of nursing with current licensure as a Licensed Practical Nurse in the state of practice.
• Effective communicator with staff, families, and outside agencies.
• Ability to prioritize duties.
• Customer service-oriented with knowledge of successful customer service techniques.
• Able to understand residents’ charts, doctor’s orders, residents’ plan of care, and medication orders.
• Must possess the ability to effectively gather clinical data in regard to resident status and condition.
• Able to utilize computers and other electronic devices for tasks such as timekeeping, in-servicing and documentation.

Qualifications

• Current licensure as a Licensed Practical Nurse in the state of practice.
• Knowledge of successful customer service techniques.
• Ability to understand residents’ charts, doctor’s orders, residents’ plan of care, and medication orders.
• Ability to gather clinical data in regard to resident status and condition.
• Proficiency in using computers and other electronic devices for tasks such as timekeeping, in-servicing and documentation.

Skills

• Effective communication skills.
• Customer service orientation.
• Ability to prioritize tasks.
• Understanding of medical terminology and patient care.
• Computer literacy.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental and Vision insurance.
• Health Savings Account (HSA).
• Flexible Saving Account (FSA).
• 403(b) - with discretionary contribution.
• Paid Vacation/Sick Time.
• Benefits with minimal to no cost to employees.
• Scholarships.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Wellness program.
• Life insurance (with an option to purchase additional).
• Short term disability.
• Loan program.

Pay

Hourly Wage: $30.15 - $33.30 per hour based on years of experience.

Schedule

N/A