LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE (LPN)- CARE CENTER

Description

We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join our team at a reputable skilled nursing facility. This role offers an excellent opportunity to provide high-quality patient care in a supportive and professional environment. If you are committed to making a positive impact on residents' lives and possess strong clinical skills, we encourage you to apply.

Shift: Nights, PMs

Commitment Bonus Eligible: $3,000

Job Summary:

The Licensed Practical nurse is responsible to implement the nursing process in collaboration with Registered Nurses to deliver care to all nursing home residents utilizing to assessments, planning, intervention, implementation and evaluation. The LPN will perform resident care in routine nursing situations and will assist in complex nursing situations under the direction of the RN or provider. This practice includes dependent, interdependent and independent functions. 

Job Specifications:

• Completion of an accredited diploma in nursing and have successfully passed NCLEX-PN. 
• Requires current MN licensure as a Licensed Practical Nurse.
• Must have valid Driver’s license.
• Must be certified in Basic Life Support (BLS) upon hire or within 3 months of hire

Essential Functions:

• Supports nursing care standards through adherence to existing policies and procedures 
• Conducts and documents nursing assessments of health status by collecting objective and subjective data from observations, exams, interviews and written records; sorting, selecting, reporting and recording the data; validating, refining, and modifying the data. 
• Prepare and administer medications as prescribed with the ability to question medication orders based on resident condition 
• Identify and report abnormal findings or status changes to the provider 
• Efficiently and accurately document pertinent items in the resident’s electronic medical record (EMR) which may include but is not limited to admission questionnaire, assessment, vital signs, medication administration, care plan, education, nursing interventions, ADLs, and patient goals 
• Has a thorough understanding of how to use available medical equipment and seeks out answers with questions in regards to equipment
• Responds to life-saving situations based upon nursing standards 
• Ensures adequate staffing is scheduled for the floor and medication carts.  
• Observe nursing cares and visits with residents frequently to assure that quality care is carried out according to care plan and resident/family choices. 

Requirements

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Professional communication with residents, visitors, and all members of the healthcare team 
• Recognize safety hazards and take corrective action 
• Treat others with respect 
• Effectively delegate appropriate tasks and responsibilities 
• Ability to create a caring, compassionate relationships with residents and visitors 
• Use of evidence-based practice 
• Flexibility to work nights, weekends, holidays, and on-call duty 
• Excellent attention to detail and time management skills 
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills 
• Proficiency in electronic medical record and computer skills 

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to withstand prolonged periods of sitting, standing, walking, bending, and reaching 
• Ability to work on a computer while sitting or standing 
• Perform repetitive hand movements 
• Work on wet/damp surfaces 
• Ability to bend, stoop, squat, crawl, crouch, kneel, balance, push, and pull 
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds at times 
• May be exposed to infectious diseases and occupational dangers 
• Must be able to withstand physical, emotional, and mental stress 
• Ability to reach below, at, or above shoulder level 
• Ability to understand and distinguish speech and/or other sounds 
• Ability to detect and inspect surroundings