Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Night Shift

Description

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Medicalodges is looking for a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) with the primary responsibility of performing direct and indirect nursing care in accordance with physician orders and the resident plan of care. If you have a passion for providing seniors with outstanding care we want to talk with you today. Medicalodges is a 100% employee-owned family of over 30 skilled nursing and assisted living facilities committed to providing the highest quality of care to our residents.

Job Responsibilities:

Performs resident reviews on admission, monitors the health status on a continuing basis, and documents all findings in the electronic clinical record

Updates the care plan with change in resident status and communicates changes to licensed and direct care staff

Administers and documents medication, treatment, and procedures in accordance with physician orders and the resident plan of care

Responds to and documents resident and family concerns and actions taken

Routinely performs rounds to verify residents are in a safe and comfortable environment and receiving planned care

Assists in and provides assistance with activities of daily living of the residents

Supervises, assigns and assists in the nursing activities of the direct care staff

Job Requirements:

Current registration as a Licensed Practical Nurse in good standing in the state in which the facility is located

Current CPR certification or willingness to obtain

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Ability to prioritize and make sound nursing decisions within scope of practice

Interest in working with geriatric patients

Possess leadership skills

Basic computer skills

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