What are the responsibilities and job description for the LPN - Licensed Practical Nurse position at Excel Staffing Solutions?
JOIN OUR TEAM! We are a growing company and have multiple shifts open for skilled LPNs. GREAT PAY!! You will provide outstanding patient care and physical support for patients and residents on a daily basis. To do well in this role you should have your state nursing license, strong work ethic and great communication skills.
LPN Responsibilities:
- Assists in planning and evaluating direct nursing care of residents. Serves as a Charge Nurse supervising the work of certified nursing assistants.
- Performs nursing activities which contribute to maintenance of the resident's personal hygiene; meeting the nutritional needs of the residents; maintenance or restoration of normal elimination processes; maintenance or restoration of corrective body alignment and body tissue.
- Transcribes physician's orders and assist with medical rounds.
- Observes and reports changes in resident conditions accurately and reports changes as required to the RN Supervisor and attending physician.
- Assists in the development and implementation of resident care plans and in coordinating the multidisciplinary plan of care with all other services.
- Supports the efforts of other therapies by effectively carrying out restorative nursing measures established in conjunction with the respective therapies.
- Performs treatments and other nursing measures as indicated by the physician's orders and the resident plan of care.
- Accurately documents observations and reports them to appropriate sources as indicated.
- Effectively applies comfort and safety measures to meet resident's needs.
- Administers medications to residents according to established policy and procedure, including controlled substances.
LPN Requirements:
- Current State Nursing License
- Current CPR Certification
- Ability to think and work independently and with direction and communicate with staff members in a fast-paced and sometimes stressful environment.
- Compassion and Empathy
- Tolerance for many tasks
- Great sense of Humor
- Adaptability
- Patience
Salary : $33 - $35