Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Part Time - Heritage Care Center

Join our team as a Part Time LPN! $27.75 - $36.61 hourly depending on experience and shift PERA retirement plan offered Job Summary: This position is responsible for providing nursing care to residents/patients, including medications and treatment administration, documentation, and other therapeutic interventions under the direction of the Director of Nursing/Clinical Director. Provides direction to nursing assistants, resident assistants, trained medication assistants, and other clinical staff on unit/shift. Essential Job Responsibilities: Provides nursing care to residents/patients within the scope of practice of a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN). Responsible for coordination and direction of resident/patient care. Coordinates care and services with other departments/providers from the time of admission to discharge. Assists Registered Nurse with completion of assessments, documentation, and data collection within scope of practice and acting timely on findings. Administers medications and completes treatments as ordered. Observes and monitors resident's condition and reports changes as appropriate. Ensures that all physicians' orders are signed and implemented within specified time frames. Maintains safety of all residents/patients and employees. Responds appropriately to safety hazards and reports any issues to the appropriate person. Ensures that all staff follows the infection control policy and procedure. Maintains a clean, sanitary, safe, and efficiently organized work area. Other duties as assigned. Minimum Required Qualifications Degree from an accredited school of nursing for the Licensed Practical Nurse program Current LPN licensure in the state in which they are working. Up to 2 years' experience as LPN. Ability to communicate effectively in both written and verbal formats. Basic computer skills. Ability to follow all safety rules, regulations, policies and procedures of the facility including but not limited to: Vulnerable Adult and Abuse Policy, HIPAA, Resident's Bill of Rights, Universal Precaution, AWAIR, OSHA, Right to know, SDS, ADA, HUD Policy and Procedures, Fair Housing laws and regulations. Preferred Qualifications Previous experience providing senior care / healthcare setting Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor. #J-18808-Ljbffr Vivie