Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Elderwood Staffing Solutions

Responsibilities

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Duties: Pass medications and give skilled treatments to assigned residents. Direct and monitor the personal care duties and nursing care procedures carried out by Nursing Assistants of the assigned team. Assist Nursing Assistants with direct care of residents, as necessary. Report to Unit Manager/Assistant Unit Manager or Charge Nurse unusual symptoms, changes of condition, daily needs, and progress of residents. Follow the Plan of Care for each resident, and monitor the performance of Nursing Assistants in carrying out the appropriate aspects of the care plan. Receive controlled substances from the shift Supervisory Nurse and is responsible for all aspects of the storage and distribution of these medications; ensure proper and safe placement and use of medications stored in medication cart, stock medication cupboards, medication room refrigerator and narcotic cabinets. Maintain documentation regarding the care plans of residents in the Nursing Notes, Medical Administration Records, Treatment Records and other required records. Ensure that resident care standards are maintained in performance of duties, and that the rights of residents and preferences in care and treatment are respected. Participate in Change-of-Shift Report and is responsible for bringing nursing personnel of next shift up-to-date about the care and needs of residents. Provide assessment of needs and resident care planning information as necessary and requested by nurses and other health care disciplines. Participate in quality assurance programs upon request. Telephone physicians for orders or updates; conduct skin care assessments and diabetic nail care; update family members as needed; start pressure sore, treatment and routing sheets. Perform all job duties according to safety rules and practices required for this job position, and as required to ensure the general safety of staff, residents and visitors of this facility. Exhibit the highest level of customer service towards residents, staff and visitors. Perform other work tasks as assigned by the Unit Manager/Assistant Unit Manager or Charge Nurse. Required to float to at-least 2 of our facilities of your choice From Up to

Qualifications

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Qualifications: Credentials as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) with a current state license required. Two (2) years of working experience in current LPN license required. Training and LPN work experience in a geriatric setting preferred. Ability to supervise and work well with other personnel required. Qualities of maturity, diplomacy, and ability to work well with others required. Caring, respectful attitude towards residents required. This position requires regular interaction with residents, coworkers, visitors, and/or supervisors. In order to ensure a safe work environment for residents, coworkers, visitors, and/or supervisors of the Company, and to permit unfettered communication between the employee and those residents, coworkers, visitors, and supervisors, this position requires that the employee be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language at an intermediate or more advanced level. EOE Statement WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. Applicants and employees are considered for positions and are evaluated without regard to mental or physical disability, race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status or any other protected Federal, State/Province or Local status unrelated to the performance of the work involved.