What are the responsibilities and job description for the Licensed Practical Nurse position at Heath Village?
Heath Village is a constantly growing and unique retirement community providing multiple levels of housing and healthcare for close to 400 residents and is located on a 100 acre campus. Heath Village seeks employees with diverse backgrounds, motivation and experience or interest in working with the elderly. Many of our positions have on the job training and we promote from within. Apply today to learn more about our vibrant community!
Heath Village is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse for our Assisted Living unit.
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) responsibilities:
- Generally responsible in daily logistics such as carrying out orders for medication orders, laboratory and other medical orders, communicating with MD/Family as well as coordinating with other health care services.
- Supervises and oversees the medication aides and caregivers to ensure quality services are rendered to residents with utmost care and compassion.
- Makes daily rounds on the unit in order to observe and evaluate physical and emotional status of nursing residents
- Provides comprehensive oversight to unit staff to assure nursing care is proved according to physician's order's.
- Analyzes and evaluates nursing staff needs as well as determines staffing requirements
- Assesses the needs of each resident, and implements the Resident Interim Care Plan
- Provides daily input to the Unit Manager for development of the resident care plan
- Performs generalized Charge Nurse duties
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) skills and requirements:
- Valid LPN license
- Excellent bedside manner and communication skills
- Working knowledge of health care laws and regulations
Full time Position
3pm - 11pm
$32 - $34 per hour
Salary : $32 - $34