What are the responsibilities and job description for the Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) position at Forest Hill Nursing and Rehabilitation?
Forest Hill is a staple in the community and continues to evolve to meet the needs of our patients. If you are looking to join our diligent and cheerful team, we would love to meet you!
497 Mount Prospect Ave
Newark NJ, 07401
WHY WORK FOR US? WE OFFER:
- $4,000 Sign on Bonus
- Top paying facility in the area!
- Medical / Dental / Vision insurance
- Generous paid time off (PTO) package
- Paid holidays
- Full-time, part-time, and per diem shifts available
- Day shift, evening shift, night shift, and weekend shifts available
- Flexible scheduling for a work-life balance
- Weekly employee appreciation events: we love to celebrate our team!
- FUN and friendly work atmosphere - GREAT leadership team!
Some of your Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Job Responsibilities include:
- Admissions,
Discharge and Transfers of residents
- Medication
requisitions with pharmacy and physicians
- Medication
administration
- Following
infection control, emergencies, and other center policies
- Collaborating
with resident’s interdisciplinary team to provide the best outcomes
- Identifying
and reporting all abnormal changes in residents’ condition to proper
personnel per center policy
- Works
under direct supervision in accordance with the state-specific Nurse
Practice Act, facility Policies and Procedures, and nursing judgment.
- Delivers
nursing care to patients/residents requiring long-term or rehabilitative
care.
- Collects patient/resident data, makes observations, and reports pertinent
information related to the care of the patient/resident.
- According
to state-specific regulations, implements the patient/resident plan of
care and evaluates the patient/resident response.
- In
accordance with state-specific regulations, directs and supervises care
given by other nursing personnel in selected situations.
- Maintains
knowledge of necessary documentation requirements.
- Maintains
knowledge of equipment set-up, maintenance and use, i.e., monitors,
infusion devices, drain devices, etc.
- Maintains
confidentiality and patient/resident rights, regarding all
patient/resident/ personnel information.
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) QUALIFICATIONS:
- LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse) licensed by the State
- CPR Certification required
- Two Years prior nursing experience preferred
Some of your Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Job Responsibilities include:
- Admissions,
Discharge and Transfers of residents
- Medication
requisitions with pharmacy and physicians
- Medication
administration
- Following
infection control, emergencies, and other center policies
- Collaborating
with resident’s interdisciplinary team to provide the best outcomes
- Identifying
and reporting all abnormal changes in residents’ condition to proper
personnel per center policy
- Works
under direct supervision in accordance with the state-specific Nurse
Practice Act, facility Policies and Procedures, and nursing judgment.
- Delivers
nursing care to patients/residents requiring long-term or rehabilitative
care.
- Collects patient/resident data, makes observations, and reports pertinent
information related to the care of the patient/resident.
- According
to state-specific regulations, implements the patient/resident plan of
care and evaluates the patient/resident response.
- In
accordance with state-specific regulations, directs and supervises care
given by other nursing personnel in selected situations.
- Maintains
knowledge of necessary documentation requirements.
- Maintains
knowledge of equipment set-up, maintenance and use, i.e., monitors,
infusion devices, drain devices, etc.
- Maintains
confidentiality and patient/resident rights, regarding all
patient/resident/ personnel information.
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) QUALIFICATIONS:
- LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse) licensed by the State
- CPR Certification required
- Two Years prior nursing experience preferred
- Admissions, Discharge and Transfers of residents
- Medication requisitions with pharmacy and physicians
- Medication administration
- Following infection control, emergencies, and other center policies
- Collaborating with resident’s interdisciplinary team to provide the best outcomes
- Identifying and reporting all abnormal changes in residents’ condition to proper personnel per center policy
- Works under direct supervision in accordance with the state-specific Nurse Practice Act, facility Policies and Procedures, and nursing judgment.
- Delivers nursing care to patients/residents requiring long-term or rehabilitative care.
- Collects patient/resident data, makes observations, and reports pertinent information related to the care of the patient/resident.
- According to state-specific regulations, implements the patient/resident plan of care and evaluates the patient/resident response.
- In accordance with state-specific regulations, directs and supervises care given by other nursing personnel in selected situations.
- Maintains knowledge of necessary documentation requirements.
- Maintains knowledge of equipment set-up, maintenance and use, i.e., monitors, infusion devices, drain devices, etc.
- Maintains confidentiality and patient/resident rights, regarding all patient/resident/ personnel information.
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) QUALIFICATIONS:
