Lpn hcc pt

• Description At Lucy Corr, exceptional caring is not just what we do – it’s at the core of who we are.
• We are looking to grow our team with Nurses that share our passion for creating the best experience for our Health Care Center residents.
• On-site Employee gym, computer lab, gift shop, cafeteria & more!
• Join a team that reminds you why you became a Nurse.
• This is a wonderful opportunity as Lucy Corr is a not-for-profit facility deemed as a qualifying employer for the Federal Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Program!
• EOE

OVERVIEW · Administers care, treatment and medication to residents · Monitors and records residents’ medical/vital signs; · Trains and provides direction for appropriate staff in basic bedside nursing care · Assists with transportation of residents as needed · Administers emergency care to residents as needed · Draws blood and collects lab specimens as ordered by physician · Orders medications and supplies · Communicates pertinent information to physicians and lead nurse/nurse supervisor · Monitors residents' nutritional status and intake · Administers tube feedings · Implements immediate procedures to effectively deal with aggressive or agitated residents · Prepares reports as required · Assumes duties of charge nurse as required · Provides supervisory duties and in-service training as required

Requirements

· Knowledge of the principles and practices of nursing and skill in applying same · Knowledge of emergency transference procedures · Knowledge of pharmacology as applied to preparing and distributing medications · Ability to meet the special needs of elderly and disabled residents · Ability to interact with residents and fellow staff members in a pleasant manner · Ability to maintain accurate records and prepare reports · Ability to train and supervise personnel · While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. · This position is very active and requires standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching, crawling and climbing all day. · The employee must frequently lift or move objects and patients/residents weighing over 50 pounds. · Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.