What are the responsibilities and job description for the Licensed Practical Nurse position at OVATION COMMUNITIES?
Licensed Practical Nurse
Shift: AM & PM
Location: Ovation Communities — Jewish Home & Care Center & Chai Point
Ovation Communities is seeking dedicated, compassionate LPNs to provide exceptional care to our residents. In this role, you’ll administer prescribed treatments and medications, assist with daily living needs, and ensure each resident’s physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being is supported. Every interaction is an opportunity to advocate for residents and enhance their quality of life.
Key Responsibilities:
- Receives verbal report and communicates all pertinent resident care information to the CNAs on assigned unit or area.
- Visits each resident to assure the appropriate cares are being provided, reports any problems to the manager/supervisor.
- Administers and documents medication and treatments, etc. within the parameters of the LPN licensure and according to the care plan. Reports any changes to the manager/supervisor.
- Reports significant changes in residents’ conditions immediately to the manager/supervisor and notifies appropriate people as directed
- Maintains timely, accurate written charts, documents, records as required by law and/or regulation policies and procedures. Charting must be informative, descriptive or nursing services provided, residents’ responses to cares and a notation when families/physicians are notified of significant resident changes.
- Review and revised care plans as changes occur to reflect the exact condition of each resident
Learn More:
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Qualifications:
- Graduate of an accredited school of nursing; high school diploma or equivalent required
- Licensed LPN in Wisconsin with current CPR certification
- 1–3 years of experience in long-term care, skilled nursing, or geriatric nursing preferred
- Skilled communicator, compassionate, and committed to high-quality care
- Able to work independently, prioritize tasks, and function as part of a team