(LPN) Licensed Practical Nurse

Spring Hills Singing Woods -

NOW HIRING-LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE (LPN)-APPLY TODAY!!

Full time / Part time / Per Diem Shifts available

Sign On bonus for full time / Referral Bonus / Competitive wages / Shift Diffs

Generous PTO / Benefits Pkg (Health / Vision / Dental / 401K)

Position Summary for Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) :   The purpose of this position is to render professional nursing care to residents; to follow facility policies and procedures to implement treatment orders; to assess resident treatment needs and take appropriate action; and to maintain residents’ medical records.

Licensed Practical Nurse(LPN) Essential Functions :

Supervise and evaluate all direct resident care provided and initiate appropriate action as necessary.

Administer medications to residents in an accurate, timely manner.

Monitor residents for effectiveness of drug therapy and occurrence of adverse effects.

Document resident care related to medication administration, related monitoring, effectiveness of drug therapy and occurrence of adverse effects.

Assume responsibility for compliance with federal, State and local regulations within the assigned unit.

Verify accuracy of narcotic count, check emergency kit and exchange keys.

Order, receive and store medications accurately and appropriately.

Counsel supervised staff and recommend disciplinary action to Director of Nursing Service.

Compile information for facility committees as instructed.

Administer treatments according to the physician’s order and accurately record treatments administered and weekly progress notes.

Be responsible for the safety of residents under his / her supervision.

Document resident care provided and resident’s response or lack of response to treatment provided.

Assess and report changes in resident’s condition including development of decubitus to physician, Charge Nurse, Nursing Supervisor, Director of Nursing Service and take follow-up action as necessary.

Assess each resident’s skin condition weekly, and as necessary, including stage, size (measurements), sites, depth, color, drainage and odor of each condition.

Assist with admission / transfer and discharge of residents as necessary and as assigned by the Director of Nursing Service.

Complete admission / transfer and discharge documentation.

Perform basic nursing skills.

Obtain physicians’ orders and any revisions for treatments as necessary.

Assess resident needs and initiate development of individualized care plans.

Review and update resident care plans as necessary and as assigned.

Provide direct resident care, in addition to treatment, as necessary.

Give daily instruction to Nursing Assistants regarding care related to treatment.

Assume Quality Assurance duties as assigned.

Provide Charge Nurse coming on duty with concise, accurate report.

Consistently work cooperatively with residents, nursing personnel, physicians, families, consultant personnel, community agencies and ancillary personnel.

Licensed Practical Nurse(LPN) Non-Essential Functions :

Attends all required training, in-service, and staff meetings.

Strives to maintain a safe working environment through the prevention of accidents, the preservation of equipment, and the achievement of safe working practices.

Maintains a positive and professional demeanor toward all associates, customers, vendors, clients.

Adheres to all policies and procedures of Spring Hills PASL, LLC.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Experience / Education : Current and valid New Jersey L.P.N. License with no present or prior restrictions and / or suspensions, and have not had any other professional license suspension and / or been revoked from practice.  A minimum of one (1) years of nursing experience, preferably in geriatrics.

Position : Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

We are an equal opportunity employer and we are committed to a work environment that promotes diversity, equity, and inclusion

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