Licensed Practical Nurse - LPN will be responsible for providing direct care to residents as needed in accordance with care plan, policies and procedures, and nursing standards of care.
Posted Sep 9
Shift and hours
Weekend only Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - $35 Weekend Only
Unit and setting
Long Term Care
License
LPN license Currently licensed as a Licensed Practical Nurse - LPN by the State of Alabama.Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
Do you qualify?
License
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)Currently licensed as a Licensed Practical Nurse - LPN by the State of Alabama.Check your license
Certification
CPR certificationAfter hire · within thirty (30) days of employmentMust possess CPR certification within thirty (30) days of employment.
Preferred
Experience
healthcare facility experienceOne (1) year experience in a health care facility preferred.
The role and schedule
Patients
Licensed Practical Nurse – LPN will be responsible for providing direct care to residents as needed in accordance with care plan, policies and procedures, and nursing standards of care.
Day to day
Admit, transfer, and discharge residentsAdmit, transfer, and discharge residents as required and inform staff.
Day to day
Observe and evaluate resident physical and emotional statusCheck residents on a regular basis to observe and evaluate physical and emotional status.
Day to day
Direct Nursing/Resident Care AssistantsDirect Nursing/Resident Care Assistants in the performance of their responsibility and report any concerns to the Resident Care Coordinator.
Day to day
Document according to policies and procedures and regulationsDocument according to policies and procedures and regulations.
Day to day
Chart descriptive nurse's notesChart nurse’s notes in an informative, descriptive, and legible manner that reflects the care provided to the resident and the resident’s responses to care and intervention.
Day to day
Report resident care issues to Resident Care CoordinatorReport all discrepancies, problems, and issues regarding resident care to the Resident Care Coordinator.
Day to day
Transcribe and check physician ordersTranscribe and/or check physician orders to ensure orders have been executed.
Day to day
Administer and document medication administrationAdminister and document medication administration per physician’s orders.
Day to day
Complete shift assessments on assigned residentsComplete assessments on all assigned residents on each shift.
Day to day
Report resident condition to oncoming staffReport residents’ condition and shift occurrences to oncoming staff.
Day to day
Communicate pertinent clinical data with physicians, residents, families, and nursing staffCommunicate with physicians, residents, families and nursing staff all pertinent information, clinical data regarding residents’ condition, and possible change in condition.
Day to day
Provide direct care in accordance with care planProvide direct care to residents as needed in accordance with the care plan, policies and procedures, and nursing standards of care.
Day to day
Perform other duties and special projectsPerform other duties including special projects, as assigned.
Licensed Practical Nurse – LPN will be responsible for providing direct care to residents as needed in accordance with care plan, policies and procedures, and nursing standards of care.
Essential Job Functions
Admit, transfer, and discharge residents as required and inform staff.
Check residents on a regular basis to observe and evaluate physical and emotional status.
Direct Nursing/Resident Care Assistants in the performance of their responsibility and report any concerns to the Resident Care Coordinator.
Document according to policies and procedures and regulations.
Chart nurse’s notes in an informative, descriptive, and legible manner that reflects the care provided to the resident and the resident’s responses to care and intervention.
Report all discrepancies, problems, and issues regarding resident care to the Resident Care Coordinator.
Transcribe and/or check physician orders to ensure orders have been executed.
Administer and document medication administration per physician’s orders.
Complete assessments on all assigned residents on each shift.
Report residents’ condition and shift occurrences to oncoming staff.
Communicate with physicians, residents, families and nursing staff all pertinent information, clinical data regarding residents’ condition, and possible change in condition.
Provide direct care to residents as needed in accordance with the care plan, policies and procedures, and nursing standards of care.
Perform other duties including special projects, as assigned.
Education and Experience
Currently licensed as a Licensed Practical Nurse – LPN by the State of Alabama. One (1) year experience in a health care facility preferred. Must possess CPR certification within thirty (30) days of employment.
Physical Requirements for Essential Job Functions
Must be able to move about intermittently throughout the workday.
Must be able to reach, bend, and/or stoop intermittently throughout the work day.
Must be able to see and hear or use prosthetics that will enable these senses to function adequately to ensure that the requirements of this position can be fully met.
Must be able to push, pull, or move a minimum of 100 pounds utilizing proper body mechanics and assistance.
Must be able to walk/stand 75% of the day.
Must be able to cope with the mental and emotional stress of the position.
