A Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) administers nursing care to designated patients under the direction and supervision of a registered nurse.  Performs a variety of direct and indirect patient care duties.

Shift: 2:00PM – 10:30PM | Every other weekend and holidays 

 Sign-On Bonus:

$10,000 new graduates with two year work commitment.  $12,500 experienced nurses with two year work commitment. 

Responsibilities:

Suggests and supports changes within the department. Assumes responsibility for assignment and views problems as challenges. Demonstrates awareness of behavior on the efficient functioning of the department. Assists the RN and interdisciplinary team in evaluating, planning, and implementing plans of care. Provides appropriate, direct resident care. Gives injections, takes vital signs, performs basic diagnostic tests, observes residents, dresses wounds, administers medication. Provides IV therapy as permitted by practice act and policy. Complies with established medication use policies. Observes and records resident’s symptoms, condition, and/or reactions to medications and treatments and reports results to the RN in charge. Communicates effectively with residents and families about care concerns. Instructs and demonstrates care. Discusses any resident or family concerns with RN in charge, so that issues can be appropriately addressed. Performs assigned work in a timely and productive manner. Strictly adheres to all policies and practices relative to resident care and facility-related information. Complies with all safety policies and procedures, including Infection Control Precautions. Assures equipment malfunctions are reported to the appropriate department. Establishes appropriate and effective communication strategies. Establishes professional and respectful interpersonal relationships. Participates in resident care conferences. Contributes to the unit activities including, but not limited to, responding to call lights and telephones, passing meal trays and transporting residents. Constructively receives feedback and direction. Identifies and communicates learning needs to the Unit Manager/Nursing Leader. Takes action to improve knowledge, skills and performance based on feedback or from self-identified development needs. Prior to performing new or challenging skills, requests assistance and reviews relevant policies and procedures. Requests assistance to help in planning and prioritizing activities as needed. Participates in self-review as requested by Unit Manager. Oversees care given by Certified Nursing Assistants to ensure adequate and timely care is provided.