Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) – Evenings Job Description Template
Our company is looking for a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) – Evenings to join our team.
Responsibilities:
- Assist with the orientation and training of nursing personnel;
- Report incidents of suspected resident abuse immediately;
- Promote inter- and intradepartmental relationships;
- Responsible for supervision of nursing assistants working on shift;
- Prepare and administer medications according to procedure and be aware of pharmacologic and therapeutic effect;
- Participate in the staff development program;
- Transcribes physicians orders;
- Provide nursing care in accordance with nursing facility and nursing service policies and procedures;
- Observe, report, and record resident reaction to drugs, test, treatments, and therapeutic measures;
- Participate in formal and informal staff development in-service programs, workshops, institutes, and conferences;
- Inform charge nurse of nursing activities and condition of each resident.
Requirements:
- Demonstrate humility;
- Continuing education annually or as required by the State Board of Nursing;
- Current/active, unencumbered state nursing license in the state of practice/residency;
- The ability to work a full shift, come to work on time and work overtime as needed;
- Minimum of one year experience at a senior living or skilled nursing facility as a Licensed Practical Nurse;
- Meets all mandatory health requirements by State regulations;
- Remain flexible and adaptable;
- Strive for excellence in all aspects of the job;
- Work with integrity in all interactions;
- Engage others in fun and creative activities;
- Exemplify and be an influential team player;
- Uphold the principles of our mission: to enrich life through meaningful relationships and vibrant communities;
- The ability to work according to the necessary schedule to meet job requirements with or without reasonable accommodation;
- Work harmoniously with other employees and develop/maintain good employee relations and employee morale;
- Express compassion for residents, staff and guests on a consistent basis.