LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse)
Job description
Our mission is to enrich the lives of seniors in our home-like community by respecting choices and promoting health, independence and social interaction.
We are looking for a reliable licensed nurse to care for our residents in a professional and considerate manner. Nurse professionals must be first and foremost qualified and compassionate. The ideal candidate will be experienced in providing diverse basic care to those who need it while remaining patient and calm. It is a demanding job but also very rewarding.
New graduates are encouraged to apply.
Responsibilities
- Record a patient’s medical history accurately
- Take and record measurements of blood pressure, temperature, heart rate etc.
- Observe patients under treatment to identify progress, side-effects of medications etc.
- Monitor patients’ condition including fluid intake and output and compose patient charts
- Assist ailing patients in daily necessary activities such as eating, bathing etc.
- Administer injections, prescribed medications, enemas etc., clean and dress wounds and assist with other basic medical care tasks
- Collect samples for lab testing as assigned
- Provide emotional and psychological support when needed
- Communicate with patients’ family or friends to provide advice, comfort and release instructions
- Supervise C.N.A's during shift
Skills
- Proven experience as LPN
- Ability to undertake a variety of diverse care tasks and work in a multidisciplinary team
- Familiarity with nursing home/ skilled care, safety and sanitation standards and procedures
- Understanding of confidentiality obligations and nursing best practices
- Excellent knowledge of medical terminology
- Good knowledge of electronic medical record
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Compassionate and able to handle stress
- Successful completion of nursing program is a must and active nursing license
Job Type: Full-time
Job Type: Full-time
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Medical specialties:
- Geriatrics
Physical setting:
- Long term care
Standard shift:
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Overnight shift
Supplemental schedule:
- Holidays
- Overtime
Weekly schedule:
- Rotating weekends
COVID-19 considerations:
Following all CDC guidelines for COVID
License/Certification:
- LPN (Required)
Work Location: One location
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