What are the responsibilities and job description for the Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) position at Aspire of Muscatine?
Aspire of Muscatine -
Aspire of Muscatine is looking to hire Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) for night shift to join our team. Are you looking for a career with a health care company that will value you ? Do you want to be part of a dynamic and caring clinical team ? If so, please read on!
This rehabilitation nursing position is a contract position earning a competitive salary. These positions are not eligible to receive benefits offered by the facility except those required by law. If this sounds like the right opportunity in health care for you, apply today!
A DAY IN THE LIFE OF A PRN LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE (LPN)
As a PRN Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), you play a vital role in our clinic. Without you, we would not be able to fulfill our purpose! You provide total care for our residents, starting with carefully monitoring their condition and needs. You follow physician orders to administer medications and treatments, ensure the narcotic policies and procedures are followed, monitor for side effects, and report any changes in the condition of residents. You also oversee the nursing assistant-registered (NAR) staff to make sure that resident care plans are being followed.
With a close eye for detail, you complete documentation as well as admit and discharge residents. You take great care to report any bruises, skin tears, or neglect that you find when caring for your residents. You live up to the trust of those in your care by maintaining confidentiality and following Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPPA) requirements as well as upholding our facility policies and procedures. Your warm and friendly demeanor makes it easy for you to provide excellent customer service and build relationships with residents, their families, visitors, and your colleagues. You take pride in the difference you make in the lives of our residents and that makes you perfect for this rehabilitation nursing position!
QUALIFICATIONS FOR A LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE (LPN)
Iowa LPN license
Current CPR certification
Ability to maintain confidentiality and comply with all HIPPA regulations
Desire to work with the elderly
Experience in medical, surgical, or geriatric nursing is preferred but not required. Are you trustworthy and respectful of others? Is being dependable, professional, and a team player at the heart of all you do? Do you enjoy serving and caring for seniors? Can you easily establish a good rapport with others and communicate effectively? If yes, you might just be perfect for this rehabilitation nursing position!
WORK SCHEDULE
This nurse position work 12 -hour shifts as needed.
ARE YOU READY TO JOIN OUR REHABILITATION NURSING TEAM?
If you feel that you would be right for this rehabilitation nursing job, please fill out our initial 3-minute, mobile-friendly application . We look forward to meeting you!
