What are the responsibilities and job description for the Licensed Practical Nurse LPN position at Westminster Brand 051816?
We are seeking Full Time Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) to work in our Skilled Nursing Facility
EOW PART-TIME 3PM-11PM
EOW PART-TIME 7AM-3PM
A Nurse will provide direct nursing care to residents in our Rapid Recovery Unit or Skilled Nursing and supervises day-to-day nursing activities performed by nursing assistants in accordance with state and federal standards. Earn up to $32/hour.
LPN ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
1) Assist in planning resident care by following physician orders
2) Implement resident care based on physician orders
3) Evaluate care and communicate with doctors for updates of orders
4) Administer medication, IV's, give shots, update patient records, provide emotional support, patient education, basic diagnostics, and other patient procedures for residents
5) Receive and transcribe orders from attending physicians
6) Monitor blood glucose, temperature, and blood pressure when necessary
7) Respond to all emergencies
8) Schedule doctor's appointments and coordinate transportation for the residents. Includes scheduling labs and transcribing lab results
9) Supervise CNA's as Charge Nurse - ensure they are providing resident care based on physician orders and defined care plans.
LPN ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS:
Education: Must be currently licensed in the State of Florida as a Licensed Practical Nurse.
Must be CPR Certified.
Experience and Basic Knowledge:
One year of long term care desirable. Med-Surg, Home Health experience helpful, experience working with the elderly, handicapped or developmentally disabled adults preferred. Will train on-the- job in lieu of above experience.
LPN ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
Comply with all applicable rules, policies, standards, and guidelines related to employment with Westminster Services and its communities.
1) Supervise CNA's as the Charge Nurse; ensure that CNA's are following physician orders.
2) Implement resident care based on physician orders. Evaluate care and communicate with doctors for updates of orders (PRN). Complete admission documentation in ECS.
3) Assist with the evaluation of residents for medical needs/changes. Assist with planning resident care based on physician orders. Enter physician orders into ECS.
4) Ensure that residents are receiving their medication based on doctor’s orders/complete medication pass.
5) Maintain the medication cart including audit procedures for PRN medication and controlled medicines as defined by the nursing standards.
6) Perform skin evaluations and skin treatment as required by skin treatment protocols. Monitor blood glucose, temperature, and blood pressure.
7) Assist patients/residents with Activities of Daily Living such as bathing, dressing, grooming, eating, transferring, ambulating, toileting, and other resident needs.
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