What are the responsibilities and job description for the LPN in Long Term Care, 32hr. Days-1st shift position at Waveny LifeCare Network?
Waveny LifeCare Network is currently looking to hire a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) for our skilled nursing and assisted living divisions. Responsibilities will include but are not limited to:
- Provides quality patient care.
- Administers medications as ordered by the physician in accordance with Waveny Care Network policy assuring patients receive the correct medications and doses while understanding all aspects of medications.
- Has knowledge of patients’ conditions at all times reporting changes to the appropriate discipline recognizing all physical and psychological conditions.
- Implements patient care according to the medical/nursing care plans assuring sound, accurate and comprehensive care is delivered to each patient.
- Provides health care instructions to the client as appropriate per assessment and plan of care.
- Attends all staff meetings or reviews agenda to keep abreast of changes/updates.
- Participates in staff meetings to share skill set, ideas, and suggestions.
- Documents according with prescribed agency tools in timely fashion.
- Prepares clinical notes and updates the primary physician when necessary and according to policy.
- Qualification for this role:
- Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
- Bachelor’s degree preferred.
- One (1) to two (2) years of recent acute care experience is an institutional setting is preferred or recent home care experience.
- Current licensure in state, CPR if applicable and valid driver’s license. Able to provide supervision to CNA;s and home health aides.
- Excellent observation, verbal and written communication skills, problem solving skills, basic math skills, nursing skills per competency checklist.
- Computer knowledge helpful but not required.
Fully vaccinated from Covid 19.
Waveny LifeCare Network is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Medical Specialty:
- Geriatrics
Physical Setting:
- Long term care
Experience:
- Nursing: 1 year (Required)
- Long term care: 1 year (Required)
License/Certification:
- LPN license (Required)
Work Location: In person
