What are the responsibilities and job description for the LPN position at Goldwater Care?
$10,000 Sign on Bonus! 6p to 6:30a or 6a to 6:30p
The LPN is responsible for providing direct nursing care to the residents, and to supervise the day-to-day nursing activities performed by nursing assistants. Such supervision must be in accordance with current federal, state, and local standards, guidelines, and regulations that govern our facility, and as may be required by the Director of Nursing to ensure that the highest degree of quality care is maintained at all times.
Benefits Offered (full-time):
Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401k following 6 months of service
Essential Duties And Responsibilities
The LPN is responsible for providing direct nursing care to the residents, and to supervise the day-to-day nursing activities performed by nursing assistants. Such supervision must be in accordance with current federal, state, and local standards, guidelines, and regulations that govern our facility, and as may be required by the Director of Nursing to ensure that the highest degree of quality care is maintained at all times.
Benefits Offered (full-time):
Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401k following 6 months of service
Essential Duties And Responsibilities
- Direct the day-to-day functions of the nursing assistants. Meet with your assigned nursing staff, as well as support personnel, in planning the shift’s services, programs and activities. Make written & oral reports/recommendations concerning the activities of the shift as required. Admit, transfer and discharge residents as required. Provide leadership to nursing personnel assigned to your unit/shift.
- Complete & file required recordkeeping forms/charts upon the resident’s admission, transfer and/or discharge. Receive & transcribe telephone orders from physicians & record on the Physician’s Order Form. Chart nurse’s notes in an informative & descriptive manner that reflects the care provided to the resident.
- Prepare & administer medications as ordered by the physician.
- Licensed Practical Nurse with current unencumbered state licensure.
- Current CPR Certification is required
- Experience in Long Term Care is preferred.
- Must be able to work 12 hours a shift.