Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Day Shift

Regency Retirement Village Huntsville•Huntsville, AL

39d•$30

About The Position

Regency Healthcare and Rehab Center strives to provide comfort, happiness, and the highest quality care to each of our residents. We are currently seeking a compassionate Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN's) to join our team! Our employees enjoy competitive pay and benefits while supporting and encouraging one another in our day-to-day tasks. Dayshift: 7AM - 7PM

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited LPN School of Nursing.
Valid LPN license in the state of Alabama.
Valid CPR certification.
Minimum one year nursing experience preferred.
Minimum one year SNF experience highly preferred.
Ability to work cooperatively as a member of a team.
Ability to work effectively with the residents, their family members, and at all levels of the facility.
Ability to react decisively and quickly in emergency situations.
Ability to maintain confidentiality.

Responsibilities

Ensure safety for all residents.
Assess and document the resident's condition and nursing need.
Accurately and promptly implement physician's orders.
Initiate and lead team conferences in development of individualized nursing care plans.
Supervise and direct CNA's.
Keep resident's environment clean and free of clutter.
Obtain resident vital signs.
Answer resident call lights and ensure that residents who are unable to call for help are checked frequently.
Follow safety/infection control precautions.
Follow hand-washing procedures during your daily duties.
Assist with meal tray set-up and assist with resident meals as needed. Ensure that all meals, snacks, and fluids are recorded.
Document on flow sheets as directed.
Assist in transporting residents to activities, therapy, etc.
Report all complaints or grievances to the Nurse Supervisor/Director of Nursing/Administrator or Social Worker.
Immediately report all suspected incidents of abuse to the Abuse Coordinator.
Immediately report all incidents/accidents to your Nurse Supervisor no matter how minor they may be.
Perform other tasks as assigned.
Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.