LPN/RN: Part Time or PRN Flexible Night Shift

Licensed Practical Nurse
Responsibilities :

• All nursing functions during his/her tour of duty.
• Administration of nursing home routines and policies during his/her tour of duty.
• See that all personnel on the unit during his/her tour of duty function to the maximum capacity.
• Maintaining the highest quality of patient care in compliance with the physician's orders.
• The nursing care administered by the private duty nurses.
• Cooperating in planning and evaluating experiences for employees under his/her supervision.
• Keeping all matters concerning the nursing home, the patients, and nursing home personnel in strict confidence. DO NOT DISCUSS WITH FELLOW EMPLOYEES.
• Refraining from any type of gossip.
• Participation on designated committees in nursing service.
• Cooperating with the supervisor in setting up a nursing care plan for each patient.
• Assigning specific duties to nursing personnel under his/her supervision.
• Assisting supervisor in preparing time schedules.
• Providing proper assistance to medical staff.
• Directing and supervising the activities of the nursing personnel assigned to the unit during his/her tour of duty.
• Checking all patients charts for accurate reporting and recording of symptoms, reactions, and progress.
• Visiting patients frequently to evaluate their condition and need for nursing care.
• Rendering direct nursing care as needed.
• Working in any patient care area on which my immediate supervisor may assign me.
• Supervise NA, ward clerk & feeders.
• Enforce NA training.
• On duty orientation for licensed personnel.
• Assign nurses cleaning duties.
• Obtain laboratory specimens.
• Assist nurses during stress situations.
• Collect and file work sheets weekly.
• Check Kardex for accuracy weekly.
• Keep daily and weekly BP request updated.
• Check daily, weekly, & monthly weights.

- Check charts two halls per week for content:

• HS feedings
• Restraints
• Catheter care
• PRN medication
• Vital Signs
• Edema
• Oral Hygiene
• Incident follow up
• Doctor's orders & visits

• Weekly review of narcotic books.
• Assume duties of Director of Nursing Service in his/her absence.
• Weekly Decubitus Sheets.

Requirements :

• Must possess, as a minimum, a nursing degree from an accredited college or university.
• Must possess a valid and current RN license in this state.

Note: This job description is intended to provide a general overview of the position. It is not an exhaustive list of responsibilities, skills, duties, or requirements. The employer reserves the right to modify the requirements of this position as necessary.
Job Type : Full-time/Part Time/PRN
Benefits :

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Physical setting :
Long term care
Nursing home
Standard shift :
Evening shift
Night shift
Overnight shift
Supplemental pay types :
~ Overtime pay

Weekly schedule :
Every weekend
Rotating weekends
Weekends as needed

Work Location : In person