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Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - SNF - Full-Time (12 Hour Shifts)

Employer
Noland Health Services
Location
Pell City, AL
Closing date
Jun 25, 2021

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Profession
Nurse
Specialty
Medical Management
Three 12 Hour Shifts, 7a-7p or 7p-7a

includes every third weekend

Summary of Duties

Licensed Practical Nurse - LPN will be responsible for providing direct care to residents as needed in accordance with care plan, policies and procedures, and nursing standards of care.

Essential Job Functions

* Admit, transfer, and discharge residents as required and inform staff.
* Check residents on a regular basis to observe and evaluate physical and emotional status.
* Direct Nursing/Resident Care Assistants in the performance of their responsibility and report any concerns to the Resident Care Coordinator.
* Document according to policies and procedures and regulations.
* Chart nurse's notes in an informative, descriptive, and legible manner that reflects the care provided to the resident and the resident's responses to care and intervention.
* Report all discrepancies, problems, and issues regarding resident care to the Resident Care Coordinator.
* Transcribe and/or check physician orders to ensure orders have been executed.
* Administer and document medication administration per physician's orders.
* Complete assessments on all assigned residents on each shift.
* Report residents' condition and shift occurrences to oncoming staff.
* Communicate with physicians, residents, families and nursing staff all pertinent information, clinical data regarding residents' condition, and possible change in condition.
* Provide direct care to residents as needed in accordance with the care plan, policies and procedures, and nursing standards of care.
* Perform other duties including special projects, as assigned.

Education and Experience

Currently licensed as a Licensed Practical Nurse - LPN by the State of Alabama. One (1) year experience in a health care facility preferred. Must possess CPR certification within thirty (30) days of employment.

Physical Requirements for Essential Job Functions

* Must be able to move about intermittently throughout the workday.
* Must be able to reach, bend, and/or stoop intermittently throughout the work day.
* Must be able to see and hear or use prosthetics that will enable these senses to function adequately to ensure that the requirements of this position can be fully met.
* Must be able to push, pull, or move a minimum of 100 pounds utilizing proper body mechanics and assistance.
* Must be able to walk/stand 75% of the day.
* Must be able to cope with the mental and emotional stress of the position.

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