LPN - Long Term Care - Full Time Days

About the role

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) provides professional nursing care to residents in a long-term care setting, under supervision of registered nurses, advanced practice providers, or physicians.

Responsibilities

• Assess residents and administer medications or treatments as prescribed.
• Perform testing to evaluate resident status and respond to emergent situations.
• Ensure residents' health, comfort, and safety by documenting interactions and outcomes.
• Contribute to care planning, counseling residents and families, and educating residents on self-care.
• Support an interdisciplinary team, maintain confidentiality, and communicate effectively.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited practical nursing program; associate degree preferred.
• Hold an unencumbered LPN license with multi-state privileges.
• Possess clinical experience across the lifespan or a minimum of 400 hours as an LPN.
• For IV therapy, completion of approved training or coursework is required in certain states.
• Maintain required certifications, ongoing education, and department-specific competencies.

Skills

• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively.
• Uphold confidentiality.