What are the responsibilities and job description for the LPN LTC position at Parsley Health?
Job Overview:
The LPN will be responsible for providing total patient care, administering medications, and assisting with patient care activities in a long-term care facility. This includes collaborating with other healthcare professionals, ensuring patient rights and privacy are upheld, and documenting patient care thoroughly.
Essential Duties:
- Medication administration and care management, including tasks like bathing, dressing, feeding patients, and assisting with examinations/treatments.
- Patient care documentation and ongoing assessment of patients’ progress.
- Monitoring medications for effects and administering IV medications as per the Nevada State Board of Nursing guidelines.
- Supervision of CNAs and other staff, ensuring appropriate care delivery.
- Patient rights advocacy, ensuring patients' privacy and dignity.
- Regular patient care plan updates and collaboration with the RN and physician.
Skills and Abilities Required:
- Strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize.
- Ability to work with medications, including IVs and other routes.
- Effective communication and reporting of patient status, changes, and lab results.
- Upholding patient rights and maintaining confidentiality.
- Physical stamina to lift, carry, and stand.
Education and Experience:
- Graduation from a Practical Nurse Program and current LPN licensure in Nevada.
- IV certification required within one year.
- Ability to work closely with elderly patients and their families, maintaining a professional appearance and confidentiality.
Shifts Needed:
- Sunday night shift is the most critical, with possible shifts on Thursday, Friday, or Saturday nights. Additionally, there is a need for Tuesday/Wednesday day shifts.
Job Types: Contract, Travel nursing
Pay: $40.00 - $55.00 per hour
Expected hours: 36 per week
Medical Specialty:
- Geriatrics
Physical Setting:
- Long term care
Supplemental Pay:
- Overtime pay
Ability to Commute:
- Boulder City, NV 89005 (Preferred)
Ability to Relocate:
- Boulder City, NV 89005: Relocate before starting work (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $40 - $55
