What are the responsibilities and job description for the LPN / Licensed Practical Nurse - PRN position at Seacrest Behavioral Health?
The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) provides professional nursing care to residents of all ages in a long-term care setting, under supervision from registered nurses, advanced practice providers, or physicians.
Responsibilities include: ensuring residents' health, comfort, and safety; assessing residents; administering medications and treatments as prescribed; documenting care and outcomes; recognizing problems and responding effectively; counseling residents and families; and supporting interdisciplinary team efforts.
Qualifications: graduation from an accredited practical nursing program, with preferred associate degree; current unencumbered LPN license and multi-state licensure privileges; experience or clinical hours across lifespan; and certifications or training for IV therapy if required.
Skills: effective communication, confidentiality, teamwork, problem-solving, and knowledge of resident education principles. The role demands flexibility, technical proficiency, and the ability to work collaboratively within a healthcare team.
Responsibilities include: ensuring residents' health, comfort, and safety; assessing residents; administering medications and treatments as prescribed; documenting care and outcomes; recognizing problems and responding effectively; counseling residents and families; and supporting interdisciplinary team efforts.
Qualifications: graduation from an accredited practical nursing program, with preferred associate degree; current unencumbered LPN license and multi-state licensure privileges; experience or clinical hours across lifespan; and certifications or training for IV therapy if required.
Skills: effective communication, confidentiality, teamwork, problem-solving, and knowledge of resident education principles. The role demands flexibility, technical proficiency, and the ability to work collaboratively within a healthcare team.