What are the responsibilities and job description for the Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) position at Eastridge Nursing & Rehabilitation?
Eastridge Nursing & Rehabilitation is a person-centered, long-term care community located in Abbeville, Louisiana (just a short drive from Lafayette). We are currently seeking an energetic and self-starting Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) for our 6am to 6pm shift.
Summary: We are actively seeking Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) to join our incredibly awesome, top notch, first class team! LPNs interact directly with our amazing residents, providing quality person-centered care.
Responsibilities:
- Administers nursing services and assigns duties to Nursing Assistants and other designated personnel, assuring each resident’s needs will be met during the assigned shift
- Provides report to Nursing Assistants
- Makes rounds of the assigned unit frequently during the shift, providing intervention as needed.
- Remains attune to the needs of the unit, while administering other nursing tasks during the entire shift
- Prepares and administers medications as ordered; Reorders medications as needed in preparation for future shifts; Assesses and documents medication issues as per policy
- Provides special procedures as ordered
- Performs any other tasks as assigned by the Director of Nursing
Must possess, as a minimum, a Nursing Degree from an accredited college or university, or be a graduate of an approved LPN program.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $23.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
License/Certification:
- LPN (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Abbeville, LA 70510 (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $23