Weekend Shift Licensed Practical Nurse/ Registered Nurse
About the role
Jeffersontown Rehab is seeking compassionate and dedicated Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) and Registered Nurses (RNs) to join our team! In this role, you will provide high-quality, resident-centered care while working alongside a supportive and experienced clinical team. Whether you are an LPN or RN, you will play a vital role in ensuring our residents receive the attention, comfort, and care they deserve. This position offers the opportunity to work in a collaborative and fast-paced environment where your clinical skills, attention to detail, and compassion truly make a difference. You will be responsible for delivering direct patient care, monitoring resident conditions, and supporting the overall well-being of those we serve. At Jeffersontown Rehab, we are committed to fostering a positive and supportive workplace where our staff feel valued and empowered. If you are a motivated nurse looking to grow your career and make a meaningful impact, we would love to have you join our team!
Responsibilities
- Positive work ethic, inspires others, and models the behaviors of Genuine, Caring, and Friendly.
- Demonstrates effective verbal and written communication that is clear, well-organized, and demonstrates an understanding of audience needs.
- Utilizes genuine and positive communication to make each patient feel informed, understood, and special.
- An effective team member who contributes valuable ideas and feedback and can be counted on to meet commitments.
- Pursues activities with focus and drive, defines work in terms of success, and can be counted on to complete goals.
- Adherence to standards of business conduct and compliance.
- Consults and coordinates with healthcare team members to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care plans
- Prepares and administers (orally, subcutaneously, through an IV) and records prescribed medications. Reports adverse reactions to medications or treatments in accordance with the policy regarding the administration of medications by a licensed registered nurse.
- Records patients' medical information and vital signs.
- Monitors and adjusts specialized equipment used on patients, and interprets and records electronic displays.
- Initiates corrective action whenever the patient displays adverse symptomatology
- Provides bedside care for a wide variety of medical patients.
- Changes dressings, inserts catheters, and starts IVs.
- Prepares equipment and aids the physician during examinations and treatments of the patient.
- Responds to life-saving situations based upon nursing standards and protocol.
- Participates in discharge planning.
- Utilizes time management skills.
- Records all care information concisely, accurately, and completely, in a timely manner, in the appropriate format, and on the appropriate forms.
- Performs other position-related duties as assigned, depending on the assignment setting.