What are the responsibilities and job description for the Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) position at Maison D' Acadiens?
Position: Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
Shifts: 6am-6pm or 6pm-6am
Pay: Starting at $22.00 based on experience (Pay Varies Per Shift)
(Pay= Base Pay Shift Diff)
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Utilize nursing knowledge and skills in the safe implementation of basic preventative therapeutic and rehabilitative nursing care of the assigned patient as evidenced by documentation and observation of positive patient care outcomes.
- Perform delegated independent nursing functions using facility procedures, policies, guidelines, and standards as observed by the Registered Nurse (RN).
- Administer medication accurately, observe patient response, based on documentation in the medical record and lack of negative outcomes.
- Maintain and coordinate communication among patient/significant other, staff, and physician as evidenced within medical record, resident and heath care team feedback.
- Perform ongoing assessments of residents’ physical and mental health.
- Explain procedures and treatment protocols to residents.
Skills and Qualifications:
- Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
- Valid registration as an LPN in the state of practice.
- Completion of relevant State Board of Nursing approved.
- Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
- Work as a team member independently and responsibly.
- Document/Record observations and activities.
- Possess good communication skills.
- Demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care to and communicate with the geriatric population.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $22.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
License/Certification:
- LPN (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $22