LPN-BUTTE-MT-Pay Negotiable

About the role

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) provides direct nursing care to residents under the supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN) or physician.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing care to residents in accordance with individualized care plans.
• Administer prescribed medications, treatments, and therapeutic interventions safely and accurately.
• Monitor, assess, and document resident conditions, reporting significant changes to the Registered Nurse or physician.
• Assist with admissions, transfers, and discharges.
• Perform wound care, catheter care, tube feeding assistance, and other nursing procedures within scope of practice.
• Collaborate with physicians, Registered Nurses, Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs), therapists, and other members of the interdisciplinary healthcare team.
• Maintain accurate and timely electronic medical record documentation.
• Educate residents and families regarding medications, treatments, and healthcare needs.
• Follow infection prevention, patient safety, HIPAA, and facility policies.
• Respond appropriately to emergencies and changes in resident condition.
• Supervise and delegate appropriate tasks to nursing assistants as permitted by state regulations.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited Practical Nursing program.
• Previous Long-Term Care (LTC), Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF), Rehabilitation, or related nursing experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Current Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license in the state of practice.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification preferred or required according to facility policy.