LVN
Tuttle, Oklahoma
The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) provides direct nursing care to residents in a skilled nursing facility under the supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN) or Director of Nursing. Southwest LTC is long-term care.
- Pay
- Not posted
- Shift and hours
- Nights
- Unit and setting
- skilled nursing facility · Skilled Nursing The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) provides direct nursing care to residents in a skilled nursing facility under the supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN) or Director of Nursing.
- License
- LVN license Current Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) / Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) license in the state of employment.LPN / LVN license in state of employment
- Term
- Permanent
Do you qualify?
- License
- LPN / LVN license in state of employment Current Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) / Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) license in the state of employment.
- Certification
- CPR certification Current CPR certification required.
- Education
- graduate of an accredited practical nursing program Graduate of an accredited practical nursing program.
- Also asks
- clinical and patient care skills Strong clinical and patient care skills
- Also asks
- medication administration knowledge Medication administration knowledge
- Also asks
- communication and teamwork skills Excellent communication and teamwork skills
- Also asks
- ability to monitor and respond to changes in resident condition Ability to monitor and respond to changes in resident condition
- Also asks
- documentation and organizational skills Strong documentation and organizational skills
Preferred
- Experience
- long-term care or skilled nursing experience Experience in long-term care or skilled nursing preferred.
Pay isn’t listed.
The role and schedule
- Patients
- The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) provides direct nursing care to residents in a skilled nursing facility under the supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN) or Director of Nursing. The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) provides direct nursing care to residents in a skilled nursing facility under the supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN) or Director of Nursing.
- Day to day
- provide direct nursing care per care plans and physician orders Provide direct nursing care to residents in accordance with care plans and physician orders.
- Day to day
- administer medications and treatments Administer medications and treatments as prescribed.
- Day to day
- monitor residents' vital signs, conditions, and treatment responses Monitor residents’ vital signs, conditions, and responses to treatment.
- Day to day
- report changes in resident condition to RN or physician Report changes in resident condition to the Registered Nurse or physician.
- Day to day
- assist with care plan development and implementation Assist with the development and implementation of individualized care plans.
- Day to day
- supervise and support CNAs Supervise and support Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs).
- Day to day
- maintain medical documentation Maintain accurate and timely medical documentation.
- Day to day
- ensure compliance with infection control and safety standards Ensure compliance with infection control and safety standards.
- Day to day
- respond to resident needs and emergencies Respond to resident needs and emergencies.
- Day to day
- participate in shift reports and interdisciplinary team meetings Participate in shift reports and interdisciplinary team meetings.
- Day to day
- provide compassionate care maintaining dignity and privacy Provide compassionate care while maintaining resident dignity and privacy.
Worth asking
- Can you walk me through base pay range and differentials?
- What should I expect for weekly hours, weekend, holiday, call, and rotation?
More questions to askFewer questions
- What orientation, preceptor time, and ongoing unit support are included?
- How are patient load, floating, and staffing support handled day to day?
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The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) provides direct nursing care to residents in a skilled nursing facility under the supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN) or Director of Nursing. The LPN is responsible for administering medications, monitoring resident health, assisting with care plans, and ensuring high-quality care in accordance with facility policies and state regulations.
Key Responsibilities
Provide direct nursing care to residents in accordance with care plans and physician orders.
Administer medications and treatments as prescribed.
Monitor residents’ vital signs, conditions, and responses to treatment.
Report changes in resident condition to the Registered Nurse or physician.
Assist with the development and implementation of individualized care plans.
Supervise and support Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs).
Maintain accurate and timely medical documentation.
Ensure compliance with infection control and safety standards.
Respond to resident needs and emergencies.
Participate in shift reports and interdisciplinary team meetings.
Provide compassionate care while maintaining resident dignity and privacy.
Qualifications
Current Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) / Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) license in the state of employment.
Graduate of an accredited practical nursing program.
Experience in long-term care or skilled nursing preferred.
Current CPR certification required.
Skills and Abilities
Strong clinical and patient care skills
Medication administration knowledge
Excellent communication and teamwork skills
Ability to monitor and respond to changes in resident condition
Strong documentation and organizational skills
What's around it?
Tuttle, OK
Living costs about 12% below the US average