What are the responsibilities and job description for the LPN or RN position at Elk River Health and Nursing Center of Ardmore?
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Are you a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) looking for a regular set schedule each week?
Elk River Health and Nursing Center of Ardmore, Tennessee has immediate openings for a full-time Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
We are accepting applications from both Vaccinated and Unvaccinated applicants. Unvaccinated applicants must submit an Exemption Request.
As a LPN, you will provide direct nursing care to the residents of our long term care and rehabilitation healthcare facility and supervise the day-to-day nursing activities performed by nursing assistants.
The areas of responsibility will include 1) Administrative Functions, 2) Charting and Documentation, 3) Medication Administrative Functions, and 4) Nursing Care Functions.
Responsibilities
- Record a patient’s medical history accurately
- Take and record measurements of blood pressure, temperature, heart rate etc.
- Observe patients under treatment to identify progress, side-effects of medications etc.
- Monitor patients’ condition including fluid intake and output and compose patient charts
- Assist ailing patients in daily necessary activities such as eating, bathing etc.
- Administer injections, prescribed medications, enemas etc., clean and dress wounds and assist with other basic medical care tasks
- Collect samples for lab testing as assigned
- Provide emotional and psychological support when needed
- Communicate with patients’ family or friends to provide advice, comfort and release instructions
Skills
- Proven experience as LPN or similar role
- Ability to undertake a variety of diverse care tasks and work in a multidisciplinary team
- Familiarity with hospital health, safety and sanitation standards and procedures
- Understanding of confidentiality obligations and nursing best practices
- Excellent knowledge of medical and hospital terminology
- Good knowledge of MS Office and data entry
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Compassionate and able to handle stress
Job Type: Full-time
Pay arranges : $26.00 -$28 based on experience
Shift Differential Pay
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Free parking
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Vision insurance
Medical specialties:
- Geriatrics
Physical setting:
- Long term care
- Nursing home
- Rehabilitation center
Standard shift:
- Night shift
Supplemental pay types:
- Differential pay
- Signing bonus
Weekly schedule:
- 4 x 10
COVID-19 considerations:
All employees are regularly tested for COVID-19 and wear personal protective equipment.
License/Certification:
- LVN/LPN license (Required)
- CPR Certification (Required)
Work Location: In person
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $26.00 - $30.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Medical Specialty:
- Geriatrics
Physical Setting:
- Long term care
- Nursing home
Supplemental Pay:
- Bonus opportunities
- Differential pay
- Overtime pay
- Signing bonus
License/Certification:
- LVN (Preferred)
- BLS Certification (Preferred)
- LPN (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $26 - $28