What are the responsibilities and job description for the 3p-11p shift LPN position at Oneida Nursing & Rehab Center?
Oneida Nursing & Rehab Center has happily served southwest Tennessee, hometown McNairy and Hardin Counties, and all surrounding communities since 2007. We are a Bronze Award recipient from the American Health Care Association for a commitment to quality care and are members of the Tennessee Health Care Association. Our team endeavors to provide a supportive, home-like environment with relaxing rooms and plenty of wellness opportunities. We value strong community connections and opportunities to serve.
We are currently seeking Licensed Practice Nurses- LPN to join our team.
Job Responsibilities:
- Record a patient’s medical history accurately
- Take and record measurements of blood pressure, temperature, heart rate etc.
- Observe patients under treatment to identify progress, side-effects of medications etc.
- Monitor patients’ conditions, including fluid intake and output and compose patient charts
- Assist ailing patients in daily necessary activities such as eating, bathing etc.
- Administer injections, prescribed medications, enemas etc., clean and dress wounds and assist with other basic medical care tasks
- Collect samples for lab testing as assigned
- Provide emotional and psychological support when needed
- Communicate with patients’ family or friends to provide advice, comfort and release instructions
