Licensed Practical Nurse PT 3-8pm

Highlands on the East Side • Providence, RI

6d

About The Position

The Licensed Practical Nurse provides direct nursing care to residents at The Highlands on the East Side in Providence, Rhode Island, and supervises the day-to-day nursing activities of Certified Nursing Assistants and Certified Medication Techs. Supervision must comply with applicable federal, state, and local standards, guidelines, and regulations, as well as supervisor direction, to maintain the highest degree of quality care. This is a part-time position with hours from 3 PM to 8 PM.

Requirements

• Valid Rhode Island licensure as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN).
• Current CPR certification.
• Computer proficiency.
• Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Maintain current resident care plans for residents under their care.
• Mentor, guide, and direct nursing staff.
• Follow physicians’ orders.
• Transcribe physicians’ orders promptly and accurately.
• Review resident records daily for accuracy and completeness.
• Document comprehensive and complete nursing notes.
• Document and report unusual or significant findings and contact the physician when necessary.
• Administer medications according to procedure.
• Maintain accurate and safe control of all drugs for which they are responsible.
• Initiate emergency procedures as necessary.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed