What are the responsibilities and job description for the In-House Agency LPN position at Maison de Lafayette Nursing Home?
13 Week Contract with Enhanced Pay
In-House Agency LPN
Pay: INCREASED PAY to beDiscussed during interview
Length: 13 Weeks
Shift: 2P-10P or 6P-6A
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Utilize nursing knowledge and skills in the safe implementation of basic preventative therapeutic and rehabilitative nursing care of the assigned patient as evidenced by documentation and observation of positive patient care outcomes.
- Perform delegated independent nursing functions using facility procedures, policies, guidelines, and standards as observed by the Registered Nurse (RN).
- Administer medication accurately, observe patient response, based on documentation in the medical record and lack of negative outcomes.
- Maintain and coordinate communication among patient/significant other, staff, and physician as evidenced within medical record, resident and heath care team feedback.
- Perform ongoing assessments of residents’ physical and mental health.
- Explain procedures and treatment protocols to residents.
Skills and Qualifications:
- Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
- Valid registration as an LPN in the state of practice.
- Completion of relevant State Board of Nursing approved.
- Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
- Work as a team member independently and responsibly.
- Document/Record observations and activities.
- Possess good communication skills.
- Demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care to and communicate with the geriatric population.
- Ability to assess data reflecting the resident’s status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each resident’s requirements relative to their need.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.
Job Type: Full-time
Medical Specialty:
- Geriatrics
Physical Setting:
- Long term care
Work Location: In person
