What are the responsibilities and job description for the License Practical Nurse L.P.N. position at Orange Park Rehabilitation and Nursing Center?
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
Join our team of highly skilled clinicians. We are currently seeking a passionate and dedicated Staff Nurse (LPN / LVN) to make a difference in caring for patients in our humble community. Take pride in doing what you love as patients admit to our facility by monitoring, assisting, and encouraging their progress. We provided compassionate short- and long-term healthcare and specialized medical support. Help us make a difference! Apply today!
Responsibilities:
- Direct the day-to-day functions of the Nursing Assistants in accordance with current rules, regulations, and guidelines that govern the long-term care center
- Assist in planning the nursing services portion of the resident’s discharge plans as required
- Complete accident/incident reports as necessary
- Chart nurses’ notes in an informative and descriptive manner that reflect the care provided to the residents, as well as the residents’ responses to the care
- Prepare and administer medications as ordered by the physician in accordance with federal, state, and local regulations and as required by center policy
- Order prescribed medications, supplies, and equipment as necessary and in accordance with established policies
- Ensure that narcotics are handled in accordance with federal, state, and local regulations and as required by center policy and that narcotic records are accurate for your shift
- Make daily rounds of your unit/shift to ensure that nursing service personnel are performing their work assignments in accordance with acceptable nursing standards
- Notify the residents’ attending physicians and next-of-kin when there is a change in the residents’ conditions or if the residents are involved in an incident or accident
- Attend and participate in all center in-service programs as required
- Daily Required Nursing evaluations and documentation is completed in the medical record.
Qualifications:
- MUST hold a current and valid LPN license in the state employed
- Long term care/post-acute care setting preferred
COVID-19 vaccination is a requirement of employment. Accommodation requests will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis in accordance with local, state, and federal law.
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