LPN - Licensed Practical Nurse

Overview

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Make a Difference Every Shift. At Parkway Health and Rehabilitation Center, our Licensed Practical Nurses are trusted leaders on the care team, delivering skilled nursing care while building meaningful relationships with the residents they serve.

Responsibilities

• Administer medications and treatments according to physician orders and established nursing standards.
• Monitor residents for changes in condition and promptly communicate concerns to physicians, Registered Nurses, and interdisciplinary team members.
• Supervise and support Certified Nursing Assistants while promoting teamwork and quality resident care.
• Absorb direct resident care as needed.
• Implement and monitor individualized care plans to ensure residents receive person-centered care.
• Complete accurate and timely clinical documentation, including medication administration records, treatment records, nursing notes, and physician orders.
• Safely manage controlled medications in accordance with facility policies and regulatory requirements.
• Participate in physician rounds, care conferences, admissions, transfers, and discharge planning.
• Maintain compliance with infection prevention practices, quality assurance initiatives, and state and federal regulations.
• Collaborate with rehabilitation, dietary, social services, and nursing teams to promote positive resident outcomes.

Qualifications

• Current, active Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license in the applicable state.
• Graduate of an accredited Practical Nursing program.
• Long-term care, rehabilitation, or skilled nursing experience is preferred but not required.
• Strong clinical judgment and critical thinking skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Ability to lead and mentor Certified Nursing Assistants while fostering a collaborative team environment.
• Commitment to compassionate, resident-centered care.