What are the responsibilities and job description for the LPN Monday-Friday (6am-2pm) position at Maison de Lafayette?
Job description:
Position: Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Monday-Friday 6-2
Pay: Starting at $25.50 based on experience
We are seeking DEPENDABLE people who want to come to work and be part of a TEAM!
If you care about care, this is the place to work.
The primary purpose of this position is to provide nursing care to residents under the supervision of a physician and/or registered nurse and within the scope of nursing practice for the state.
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.
- Ability to assess data reflecting the resident’s status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each resident’s requirements relative to their need.
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.
Pay: From $25.50 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
License/Certification:
- LPN (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $26