LPN/LVN - LTC

LPN/LVN - LTCPosition: LPN/LVN - LTCLocation: Battle Creek, MIDuration: 13 weeksShift type: Variable - NightsShift hours: 12 hoursGuaranteed hours: 36/weekJob DescriptionThe Long Term Care – LPN provides basic medical care, including changing bandages, administering medication, and collecting specimens. Administers nursing care in a long-term care environment under the supervision of a registered nurse or other medical supervisor. Being a Long Term Care – LPN monitors and reports changes in patient's condition to supervisor. Ensures the health, comfort and safety of patients by assisting with bathing, feeding, and dressing. In addition, Long Term Care – LPN requires a high school diploma. Typically reports to a registered nurse or supervisor. Requires graduation from approved LPN educational program. Requires a state license to practice. Long Term Care – LPN's years of experience requirement may be unspecified. Certification and/or licensing in the position's specialty is the main requirement.ResponsibilitiesDirects and assists with resident, family/significant other education and notifies family on condition changes;Updates plan of care when needed and observes and documents observations and care given to the residents;Assists geriatric patients in Long Term Care (LTC);Collect samples for lab testing as assigned;Assists with formulating a plan of care for residents and provides nursing care to residents according to physician orders and regulations;Provide emotional and psychological support when needed.