What are the responsibilities and job description for the Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Make Your Own Schedule & Same Day Pay! position at NurseDash?
Are you a Licensed Practical Nurse looking to pick up flexible shifts that provide work-life balance and the freedom to match your schedule?
NurseDash gives you the power of flexibility and freedom to browse all available LPN nursing shifts on our easy-to-use app, only applying for shifts that work for your schedule. There is no minimum number of shifts required; once you are approved and have been onboarded, you can decide the shifts you want to work that cater best to your lifestyle. If you are ready to start picking up part-time, flexible shifts with the option to get paid when you need it.
NurseDash Benefits
- Premium hourly rate
- Multiple bonus opportunities available
- Easy Pay: weekly direct deposit
- DailyPay: on-demand pay when you need it
- Access to exclusive shifts only available on NurseDash
- Flexible scheduling
- Access to our NurseDash support team available 24/7
- Education Opportunities: clinicians can attend nursing degree programs at discounted tuition or on scholarship
LPN Responsibilities and Duties
- Administer care for patients in assisted living communities, nursing homes, and skilled nursing facilities
- Administration and documentation of medications
- Provide resident care by federal, state, and local standards
- Facilitate Care Plans as dictated by residents' medical professionals
- At times manage the activities of individual caregivers
- Promote the highest degree of quality care and services to our residents following the community policies
- Respect and encourage the independence and dignity of the residents
- Respect residents' confidentiality
- Become familiar with emergency equipment and procedures
- Attend all required training, in-service, and staff meetings
- Maintain a safe working environment by preventing accidents, preserving equipment, and the achievement of safe working practices
- Maintain a positive and professional demeanor toward residents, visitors, families, and co-workers
- Adhere to all policies and procedures of the community
- Perform other duties as assigned
Qualifications/Skills/Educational Requirements
- LPN or state-specific licensed nurse credential
- In states where appropriate, must maintain certifications
- Must be at least 18 years of age
- Previous experience working with seniors preferred and desire to serve and care for seniors
- Ability to make choices, decisions and act in the resident's best interest
- Ability to react and remain calm in difficult situations
- Ability to handle multiple priorities
- Possess written and verbal skills for effective communication and level of understanding
- Demonstrate good judgment, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
- Minimum of six (6) months experience working with seniors in assisted living, home health, independent living, hospital or long-term care environment and desire to serve and care for seniors
- Decision-making abilities and acting in the resident's best interest, ability to react and remain calm in difficult situations, and possess written and verbal skills for effective communication and level of understanding
