What are the responsibilities and job description for the Licensed Practical Nurse position at Skilled Nursing Facility?
Job description
Overview
Greensville Health and Rehabilitation Center, a 65 bed Skilled Nursing Facility is currently seeking dedicated Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) to join our staff. We are a skilled nursing and rehabilitation facility that is dedicated to helping our residents maximize their potential and live their lives to the fullest. We offer a modern, comfortable, and secure facility staffed by caring professionals where individuals receive the finest rehabilitation services and 24-hour skilled nursing care. We are committed to maintaining a facility where compassionate care is provided in an environment of respect and dignity. It is also a great, supportive working environment for our dedicated staff!
Essential Duties & Responsibilities of Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN):
- Provide nursing care to residents as prescribed by the physician and in accordance with standards of nursing practice and regulations and as directed by the Director of Nursing.
- Assess and document resident progress in the medical record.
- Obtain changes in physician’s orders as indicated by resident’s progress or lack of progress
- Communicate pertinent information about resident condition and progress to nursing supervisors and Director of Nursing, as indicated.
- Administer medications and treatments accurately as ordered by the physician and according to all facility policies and procedures.
- Participate in Quality Improvement activities, as assigned.
- Assist the Director in obtaining staffing information that must be posted on a daily basis.
- Demonstrates Customer Service and Professionalism at all times and leads by example with unit supervisors.
- Make rounds with physicians as necessary. Schedule physician visits as necessary. Completes wound rounds weekly with nurse supervisors.
- Assist the Director in preparing written and/or oral reports of the nursing service programs and activities to submit to such committee(s).
- Assist the Director in determining the staffing needs of the nursing service department and calculating staffing needs daily.
- Develop work assignments and schedule duty hours, and/or assist nursing supervisory staff in completing and performing such tasks.
- Make daily rounds of the nursing service department to ensure that all nursing service personnel are performing their work assignments in accordance with acceptable nursing standards. Report findings to the Director.
- Ensure that direct nursing care be provided by a licensed nurse, a certified nursing assistant, and/or a nurse aide trainee qualified to perform the procedure.
BENEFITS:
- Paid-Time-Off (PTO)
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Short- and Long-Term Disability
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $28.00 - $32.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Salary : $28 - $32