What are the responsibilities and job description for the Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Smithfield Full Time, Memory Care, Eligible for $4,000 Sign on Bonus position at Riverside Health?
Smithfield, Virginia
We are currently offering up to $4,000 sign on bonus for eligible FT & PT positions!
Riverside Lifelong Health & Rehabilitation Smithfield; Memory Care:
Opportunities Available: Full Time; Days or Nights
* Some weekend shifts may be required *
Overview
Works under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, Nurse Manager or Nursing Supervisor, and ultimately responsible to the Director of Nursing or Assistant Director of Nursing and Director of Quality Care Management. The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) monitors the resident, participates in the planning, implementation and evaluation of nursing care. Provides for the emotional, physical comfort and safety of the residents and their families. Assists in supervision of auxiliary personnel.
What You Will Do
We are currently offering up to $4,000 sign on bonus for eligible FT & PT positions!
Riverside Lifelong Health & Rehabilitation Smithfield; Memory Care:
Opportunities Available: Full Time; Days or Nights
* Some weekend shifts may be required *
Overview
Works under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, Nurse Manager or Nursing Supervisor, and ultimately responsible to the Director of Nursing or Assistant Director of Nursing and Director of Quality Care Management. The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) monitors the resident, participates in the planning, implementation and evaluation of nursing care. Provides for the emotional, physical comfort and safety of the residents and their families. Assists in supervision of auxiliary personnel.
What You Will Do
- Medications and treatments are administered accurately and according to provider's orders.
- Allows resident choices within limits of capability considering safety /dignity issues and follows policies and procedures of facility to include resident privacy and dignity.
- Assigns duties to non-professional staff such as CNAs according to education, training, policy and resident need in order to assure quality resident care is delivered. Engages team members for optimal performance and addresses performance as needed.
- Participates in administering medications, treatments, monitoring and observation of resident care. Identifies changes in condition with proper documentation according to standards of nursing practice. Demonstrates consistent follow through to promote positive resident outcomes. Utilizes good judgment and specialized skills.
- LPN Diploma from an accredited program required ONLY for new grads within 90 days of program completion
- Certification: CPR/BLS (within 30 days of hire) required. FA (within 30 days of hire)
- LPN license in the state of VA or compact required or board eligible This primary source verification required only for new graduates without their license within 90 days of graduation
