What are the responsibilities and job description for the Licensed Practical Nurse position at Good Shepherd Lutheran Services?
Hours of Licensed Practical Nurse
Non-Exempt/As Scheduled/8 hour Shifts or 12 hour shifts available.
Position availability: Full or part-time evenings, full or part-time nights.
Job Summary of a Licensed Practical Nurse:
To provide quality of life and care to residents under the general supervision/delegation of a registered nurse according to established policies, procedure and standards of practice and care. To provide motivation and monitoring of staff performance. When working in the Charge Nurse capacity is responsible for assisting in the operational functions, management, and clinical activities of the department.
Key Essential Functions of a Licensed Practical Nurse:
- Data Collection: Performs initial data collection on all residents and follows up on date collection per GSLS policies and procedures.
- Implementation: Administers, delegates, and monitors quality direct resident services to assure quality of care for all residents in accordance with the privileges and limitations of the Nurse Practice Act.
- Medication Administration: Demonstrates knowledge of medications and their correct administration based on each resident's status, diagnoses, and medication regimen. Observes, documents, and reports resident responses to medications. Is knowledgeable and follows medication policies and procedures.
- Treatments and Clinical Skills: Competently performs skin treatments, catheterizations, tube feedings, and other treatments and cares as needed.
- Documentation: Documents professionally, accurately, and completely according to current standards, and GSLS policies and procedures.
- Discharge Planning: Plans for resident discharge, collaborates with the Registered Nurse and discharge planners for long- and short-term resident needs.
- Emergency and Disaster Measures: Carries out first aide, emergency, and disaster measures according to policies, procedures, and standards of care.
Physical Demands of a Licensed Practical Nurse:
Qualifications of Licensed Practical Nurse:
A. Education/Other-
Benefits include Paid Time Off, Shift Differentials, Pension match, Health & Dental Insurance, Life Insurance, Referral Bonus, Sign on Bonus, Scholarships and other benefits.
Salary range: $25.79-$27.38.
Salary : $26 - $27
