What are the responsibilities and job description for the Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) position at Pawtucket Health?
Posted Salary Range
USD $34.00 - USD $40.00 /Hr.Overview
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
Pawtucket Falls Healthcare Center is looking for licensed practical nurses (LPNs) to join our wonderful team!
About us: Pawtucket Falls Health Care is tucked into a quiet and relaxing community. Pawtucket Falls provides top of the line care and rehabilitation services, designed around our guests' needs. Through personalized care plans our guests experience quality care in a close-knit community.
Shift: Per Diem & 15 hr 3-11
Benefits:
- Paid time off
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Supportive, growth oriented work environment
Summary of the Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN):
Provide nursing care to residents as prescribed by the physician and in accordance with standards of nursing practice and regulations and as directed by the Director of Nursing.
Qualifications
Requirements of the Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN):
- Up to date first aid and CPR certification.
- Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse with state license.
- Exceptional staff training and customer service skills.
- Compassionate and friendly demeanor.
- Excellent technical, assessment, and documentation skills.
- Effective verbal and written English communication skills.
- Highest level of professionalism with the ability to maintain confidentiality
Responsibilities
Responsibilities of the Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN):
- Provide personal care (i.e., grooming, bathing, dressing, oral care, etc.) of residents daily and as needed.
- Provide bedside care. Administer medications and document therapeutic effects.
- Assist with resident comfort.
- Prepare and administer injections and/or enemas.
- Collect samples and monitor catheters.
- Take TPR (temperature, pulse, & rate), blood pressure, weighing of residents, etc., as directed.
- Assist in the orientation and training of other staff, as requested.
- Other special projects and duties, as assigned.
Salary : $34 - $40