Licensed Practical Nurse

Job Description

LPNs needed for varying shifts and schedules to join our team at Southern Springs Health Care in Union Springs, AL. We are easily accessible from Montgomery, Auburn, Tuskegee, Eufaula and Troy. If interested, please call us!

GENERAL PURPOSE:

To assess, make recommendations, provide treatments and documentation related to wounds. In addition, training other clinical staff about wound care; preventive measures; and providing updates as indicated to pertinent clinical staff.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Must be a Licensed Practical Nurse in good standing and currently licensed by the State of Alabama or in training to satisfactorily complete the requirements to become a Licensed Practical Nurse.

Must be at least 18 years of age.

Completion of secondary education or otherwise show ability to read and write in a legible and understandable manner.

Must speak and understand English.

Previous supervisory experience or completion of appropriate training program.

Positive attitude toward the elderly.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

Nursing Care Functions

Assess new admissions upon admission for skin and/or wound status.

Provide appropriate documentation including location; stage; description; recommendations for treatment.

Contact Attending Physician for orders as needed.

Admit, transfer and discharge residents as necessary

Provide written and oral reports to Director of Nursing concerning status of wounds, surgical sites, etc. and other problem areas as indicated.

Assist in developing and implementing corrective actions as necessary

Monitor treatment to ensure residents are receiving proper care

Ensure cleanliness and safety of all nursing service treatment areas

Make rounds with physicians as necessary and ensure proper record keeping

Consult with physician in providing incidents and changes in condition

Meet with residents and families and report problems areas

Administer professional services and provide direct nursing care as necessary

Assist in arranging transportation for discharged residents

Work with Director or Nurse's and other R.N. Supervisors on specialty bed/mattress management and other treatments that may require rentals - i.e. wound vac

Drug Administration Functions

Prepare and administer medications as ordered by the physician

Review medication cards for completeness accuracy and adherences

Notify physicians of stop orders prior to the last dosage being administered

Verify resident identities to ensure prescribed medications are administered to the proper residents

Ensure that narcotic records are accurate and notify the Director of Nursing of all drug and narcotic discrepancies noted on the shift

Ensure proper disposal of drugs and narcotics

Order prescribed medication, supplies and equipment as necessary

Ensure that adequate levels of medications, supplies and equipment are available at all times, reporting needs to the Director of Nursing.

Full-time