What are the responsibilities and job description for the Licensed Practical Nurse position at Brookdale Associates?
Job Description : Schedule : Monday - Friday, 8 : 30 am - 5 : 00 pm Department(s) Hiring : Primary Care, Pediatrics, and General Surgery Excellent Benefits Package and a Great Work Life Balance! Off on Weekends, Off on Holidays! Job Overview We are hiring an LPN to join our growing team. If you're excited to be part of a winning team, this is the opportunity you've been looking for. ResponsibilitiesTake and record vital signs, such as blood pressureAdminister medications as ordered and report adverse reactions to medications or treatmentsDress wounds, give alcohol rubs, apply compresses, ice bags, and hot water bottles, bathe and dress patients, and collect blood and urine samplesMonitor patients and chart medical records accuratelyReport the condition of a patient back to RNs and doctorsCommunicate openly and effectively with patients and families, while demonstrating compassion and friendly behaviorSupervise nursing assistantsEnsure that supplies, medications, and equipment are restocked and maintained so that they are ready to useAdmit, discharge, and transfer patients QualificationsMust be a graduate of an accredited LPN nursing programMust have a valid LPN license in ConnecticutMust have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to deal with patients and family in a respectful, warm wayAbility to demonstrate good judgment and decision-making skillsAbility to stand or walk for extended periods of time, as well as lift patients and medical equipmentAbility to demonstrate resilience in emotionally difficult situationsComfortable with a schedule with beyond normal working hoursMust have proficient computer skills
