Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Staff Nurse

Freedom Staffing Services • Candler, NC

152d

About The Position

Freedom Staffing services is seeking a Certified Practical Nurse (LPN) to provide care for Nursing Home patients in the Asheville and surrounding area. This position is PRN with a flexible schedule and offers weekly pay. New graduate LPNs with an active license from the state of NC are welcome to apply.

Requirements

• Must be a Certified Practical Nurse (LPN) with an active license from the state of NC.
• Ability to commute to Candler, NC.
• Willingness to work variable hours as necessary.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in a nursing home or similar healthcare setting.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Assists in direction of nursing services for unit/hall, in accordance with the Nursing Practice Act, and under the supervision of a Registered Nurse.
• Delegates duties to professional nurses and non-professional nursing personnel and monitors work performance under the supervision of a Registered Nurse.
• Makes walking rounds at the beginning and end of shift while receiving and/or giving report.
• Counts narcotics at beginning and end of shift, always initializing the count sheet appropriately ascertaining accuracy of count.
• Checks Bowel Movement/E care dashboards to compile a laxative and/or enema list.
• Performs fingersticks scheduled, gives oral hypoglycemics and insulins per MD order.
• Administers all medications (oral, s.q., I.M., IV (if properly trained)) as ordered by M.D. and according to Facility policies.
• Checks critical or 'sick' patients frequently and documents findings, changes, etc. in Nurses Notes and notifies supervisor and/or M.D. as necessary.
• Observes patients for symptoms and/or reactions, including general physical and/or mental condition for signs indicative of adverse change.
• Completes required documentation according to Documentation policies and procedures.
• Completes incident reports and calls physician if needed.
• Completes monthly summary for each patient following the summary schedule.
• Admits new patients, completing necessary documentation.
• Transfers and/or discharges patients when ordered by physician.
• Assists physicians with rounds as needed.
• Notifies MD of any error in administering medication should such occur.
• Documents PRN medications and their effectiveness appropriately.
• Performs treatments scheduled during shift and documents appropriately.
• Monitors specific skin tears and/or other skin conditions and documents at least weekly.
• Assists with post-mortem care and provides emotional support for families as needed.
• Cleans and restocks medication and treatment carts every shift.
• Orders medications from pharmacy as needed, checks medications when received and places in medication carts.
• Maintains infection control measures as necessary.
• Assists with research related to the quality of nursing care, as assigned.
• Attends Quality Assurance meetings when assigned.
• Reports any possible performance issues by employees within the facility to the RN.
• Assists with emergencies arising while on duty. Performs CPR if needed.

Benefits

• Flexible Schedule
• Weekly pay schedule

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Administrative and Support Services
• Education Level: No Education Listed