LPN

Job Description

Job Description

$7500 Sign On Bonus

Newly Increased Wages! Generous Shift Differentials & Hefty Pick-Up Bonuses!
WEEKLY PAYROLL
Tuition Reimbursement | Student Loan Forgiveness

Responsible for the direct and indirect nursing care of all patients ranging in age from 18 years to geriatric experiencing medically complex conditions, general medical-surgical conditions, with rehabilitation and/or wound care needs. He/She demonstrates the knowledge and skill to carry out the nursing process when providing care to patients. Promotes teamwork with physicians and personnel of other departments. Demonstrates behaviors reflective of the mission and core values of The company.

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities

All essential functions should be reviewed with the Nurse Manager upon completion of the 90 day probationary period and no less than annually thereafter to evaluate performance and establish new goals if results are not meeting expectations.

· Supervises Certified Nurses Aides and Medication Aides

· Collects patient care data and monitors patient conditions and family dynamics based upon observation, history and nursing/medical diagnosis.

· Contributes to the development of the plan of care and discharge plan for the assigned patient.

· Implements patient care utilizing care plan, delegated medical orders and collaborates with health team members as necessary.

· Assists in evaluating outcomes of patient care planning and teaching and in revising the plan according to changing needs of the patient.

· Participates in the orientation and education of personnel and students.

· Documents the delivery of health care and nursing process in accordance with specific unit standards and hospital nursing policy.

· Demonstrates ability to prioritize tasks/responsibilities and complete duties within allotted time.

· Knows the rationale for the effect of medications and treatments and correctly administer same.

· Obtains report from the nurse being relieved from duty and provides report to nurse coming on duty. Keeps Supervisor or other as appropriate informed about patient’s status and related matters. Performs or supervises complete, timely, and accurate documentation of patient care.

· Performs administration and documentation of medications, internal nutrition and treatments per physician’s orders and accurately records all care provided.

· Performs or supervises review of medication and treatment records for completeness, accuracy in transcription of physician orders and adherence to stop order policy.

· Utilizes the nursing process, documentation, communication and technical skills, collaboration with physicians and other team members to meet performance requirements.

· Performs or supervises the service and documentation of prescribed diets and fluid intake.

· Makes patient rounds to assess physical and emotional status and to initiate nursing intervention.

· Demonstrates willingness to try new tasks; generates new ideas for change; evaluates and recognizes priorities; communicates and models organizational values; fosters high performance; recognizes need for and provides adequate resources.

· Applies process for improvement in daily work; and assists in education of new employees in the team process.

Other Duties

Performs other duties as assigned or delegated Nurse Leadership

Qualifications

· Current state license to practice as a LPN or RN. Must maintain current provider CPR certification throughout employment.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, PRN

Benefits:

• 401(k)

• Dental insurance

• Employee assistance program

• Health insurance

• Life insurance

• Paid time off

• Referral program

• Tuition reimbursement

• Vision insurance

Medical Specialty:

• Geriatrics

• Hospice & Palliative Medicine

• Wound Care

Physical Setting:

• Long term care

• Nursing home

Supplemental Pay:

• Bonus opportunities

• Differential pay

• Overtime pay

Work Location: In person