Licensed Practical Nurse

Job Description

Job Description

Salary :

Everyday our nurses are going above and beyond to make the lives of our patients better. Whether through a kind word, welcoming smile or caring touch, our nurses are a source of emotional support and compassion for our patients and families every day.

Whether you're an experienced professional or just starting your career, we offer opportunities for growth, development, and advancement in a range of roles. Join our team of dedicated and hard-working nurses who are committed to improving our patients daily lives.

Full-time and Part-time openings, all shifts. Pay dependent on experience.

Experience and new nurses are welcome.

RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Performs and assists with quality patient care according to outlined policies and procedures for Residents total needs, including disciplinary actions when necessary.
• Maintains good working relationships and teamwork between all departments and co-workers.
• Maintains pleasant, warm, friendly, and caring communication with Residents family, friends, visitors, and responsible parties.
• Maintains records of nursing and medical treatments and related services executed by Nurses.
• Makes periodic rounds to observe and evaluate the Residents and to see that quality care is being given.
• Assists in implementation of policies and procedures and follows up to determine compliance.
• In cooperation with ADON / DON reviews overall disaster and fire plans to determine that each Team Members knows, understands, and practices his / her own role in the event such plans are executed.
• Implements and updates as necessary individual Resident care plans.
• Observes and follows safety policies and procedures.
• Observes and follows infection control policies and procedures.
• Demonstrates positive guest relations to internal and external customers. Keeps confidential all information not specifically authorized to be given to others.
• Takes and records Resident's vital signs.
• Dresses wounds, gives enemas, douches, alcohol rubs, and massages.
• Applies compresses, ice bags, and hot water bottles.
• Observes Residents and report adverse reactions to medication or treatment to medical Staff in charge.
• Administers specified medications as ordered, and notes time and amount on Residents charts.
• Assembles and uses such equipment as catheters, tracheotomy tubes, oxygen supplier, CPM machine, tube feedings, and IVs.
• Collects samples, such as urine, blood, and sputum, from Residents for testing, as ordered.
• Prepares or examines food trays for prescribed diet and feeds Residents as necessary.
• Records food and fluid intake and output.
• Bathes, dresses, and assists Residents in ambulation, turning, and toileting.
• Cleans rooms, makes beds, and answers Resident's calls.
• Provides post mortem care to deceased Residents.
• May be assigned other related duties and responsibilities as required by Supervisor.