What are the responsibilities and job description for the LPN - Riverview Jefferson position at Riverview Health & Rehab Center - Jefferson?
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
The LPN provides, coordinates, and manages nursing care, nursing services and health education to residents. The LPN cares for residents under the direction and supervision of the Director of Nursing. This position requires patience, compassion, and a desire to care for seniors in a gentle and empathetic manner.
Open Positions: Full-Time, Part-Time, Days, Afternoons, Midnights – ALL SHIFTS!
Responsibilities:
- Documents the resident’s condition and nursing needs; reports and records pertinent observations
- Accurately and promptly implements physicians’ orders
- Provides direction and leadership to junior staff and CNAs
- Administers medications and performs treatments for assigned residents, and documents that treatment as required by company, local, state and federal rules and regulations
- Adheres to standards of nursing practice and maintains knowledge of current clinical practice
- Performs other tasks as assigned
Benefits:
- Comprehensive Health Benefits: Medical (PPO or HMO), Dental, and Vision
- 100% Employer Paid Life Insurance For Full-Time Employees
- 401(k)
- Generous Time Off Package – Earn Time As You Work!
- Tuition Reimbursement and Scholarship Programs!
Qualifications:
Qualifications:
- Must have a current state license to practice as Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
- Current CPR certification
- Demonstrates knowledge of basic nursing practice with an interest in gerontological nursing
- Two (2) years experience in a long-term care setting preferred
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Physical Demands
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand and walk. Stooping, bending, lifting, carrying, and other physical demands may be required. The employee is occasionally required to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. The physical demands described above are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Riverview Health & Rehab Center - Jefferson is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Decisions regarding employment will be based solely on the individual's qualifications as they relate to a particular job vacancy and to promote an environment of equal employment opportunity. There will be no regard given to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, handicap or veteran's status or any other protected class as defined by law. This policy applies to all policies and procedures relating to recruitment and hiring, benefits, termination, and all other terms and conditions of employment. Questions or concerns should be referred to Riverview Health’s Director of Human Resources.