LPN, Licensed Practical Nurse

Chestertown Nursing & Rehab•Chestertown, MD

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Chestertown Nursing and Rehab is a facility with 100 beds, characterized by a stable leadership and a servant-leadership approach that values both residents and staff. Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) are crucial to the community, providing skilled and compassionate care to residents. In this role, LPNs offer direct support to promote comfort, independence, and overall well-being, contributing to a positive atmosphere where residents feel respected and families are confident in the care provided. The organization encourages applications from individuals whose contributions are valued daily.

Requirements

A Nursing degree from an accredited college or university.
Current unrestricted license as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in practicing state.
Current CPR certification.

Responsibilities

Directs the daily activities of the geriatric nursing assistants by current federal, state, and local regulations and guidelines, and established facility policies and procedures.
Follows the nursing model to promote holistic care for the residents.
Participates in the admission, discharge, and transfers of residents as required.
Assesses for changes in residents’ status, notifying the physician and resident’s family or representative and documenting accordingly.
Transcribes physician orders to the medical record and carries out orders as written.
Prepares and administers medications as per physicians’ orders and observes for adverse effects as indicated.
Performs wound treatments as per physicians’ orders, observes for changes, and documents accordingly as indicated.