Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Job Description

Job Description

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Job Title: LPN Post Acute LTC

Client: Covenant Health Inc

Facility: Penacook Place

Location: 150 Water Street Haverhill, MA 01830

Duration: 13 weeks (Possibility of extension)

Payrate: $45/hr on w2

Available Shifts:

-Day Shift 7a-3p

-Evening Shift 3p-11p

General Summary

Provides nursing care services consistent with the responsibilities of an LPN and in accordance with established nursing practices, facility policies, and procedures.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

• Observe and report symptoms and changes in residents' conditions.
• Administer medications as prescribed by physicians.
• Perform treatments and assessments as ordered or required.
• Count narcotics and maintain accurate records.
• Maintain documentation reflecting resident condition, medications, treatments, and progress.
• Transcribe written and telephone physician orders.
• Place medication/drug orders.
• Assist with completion of nursing histories, assessments, MDS, and care plans.
• Assist with the orientation and supervision of nursing staff.
• Provide direct resident care as necessary.
• Follow recognized nursing practices and facility policies and procedures.
• Participate in ongoing in-service education.
• Assume Charge Nurse responsibilities when necessary.
• Prepare and coordinate CNA assignments.
• Contact physicians/MDs as needed.
• Schedule tests, laboratory work, X-rays, and medical appointments.
• Assist physicians during rounds and prepare charts for physician signatures.
• Check meal trays for accuracy.
• Directly supervise CNAs.
• Perform all required treatments and nursing assessments.
• Complete resident admissions and discharges.
• Notify MD/NP of changes in resident status.
• Notify family members/HCP of changes in treatment status.
• Complete nursing notes and other required documentation.
• Update and maintain resident care plans.
• Report to and follow direction from Nurse Managers.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds .
• Ability to push/pull up to 40 pounds .
• Ability to stand for up to 4 hours per day .
• Ability to bend, squat, and stoop to floor level.
• Ability to kneel and walk as required.
• Ability to reach heights of up to 4.5 feet .
• Ability to see and hear with or without prostheses.
• Ability to move intermittently throughout the workday.
• Ability to cope with physical and mental job-related stress.

Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Ability to recognize changes in residents' conditions and take appropriate action.
• Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in English in a legible and understandable manner.
• Current CPR/AED certification .
• Strong clinical, communication, documentation, and supervisory skills.

Education & Licensure

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing .
• Current nursing license in the State of Massachusetts as either:
• • Registered Nurse (RN) , or
  • Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) .