Oaks on Parkwood is Hiring a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - ALF/SCALF - Part Time Near Birmingham, AL
(2) Part-time Positions - ALF/SCALF - Day & Night Shift
Excellent working environment
Position will work every other weekend and every other Monday/Friday in the ALF/SCALF unit
Summary of Duties Licensed Practical Nurse - LPN will be responsible for providing direct care to residents as needed in accordance with care plan, policies and procedures, and nursing standards of care. Essential Job Functions
Admit, transfer, and discharge residents as required and inform staff
Check residents on a regular basis to observe and evaluate physical and emotional status
Direct Nursing/Resident Care Assistants in the performance of their responsibility and report any concerns to the Resident Care Coordinator
Document according to policies and procedures and regulations
Chart nurse's notes in an informative, descriptive, and legible manner that reflects the care provided to the resident and the resident's responses to care and intervention
Report all discrepancies, problems, and issues regarding resident care to the Resident Care Coordinator
Transcribe and/or check physician orders to ensure orders have been executed
Administer and document medication administration per physician's orders
Complete assessments on all assigned residents on each shift
Report residents' condition and shift occurrences to oncoming staff
Communicate with physicians, residents, families and nursing staff all pertinent information, clinical data regarding residents' condition, and possible change in condition
Provide direct care to residents as needed in accordance with the care plan, policies and procedures, and nursing standards of care
Perform other duties including special projects, as assigned
Education and Experience Currently licensed as a Licensed Practical Nurse - LPN by the State of Alabama. One (1) year experience in a health care facility preferred. Must possess CPR certification within thirty (30) days of employment. Physical Requirements for Essential Job Functions
Must be able to move about intermittently throughout the workday
Must be able to reach, bend, and/or stoop intermittently throughout the work day
Must be able to see and hear or use prosthetics that will enable these senses to function adequately to ensure that the requirements of this position can be fully met
Must be able to push, pull, or move a minimum of 100 pounds utilizing proper body mechanics and assistance
Must be able to walk/stand 75% of the day
Must be able to cope with the mental and emotional stress of the position