Nursing - LPN

Active Day•Bardstown, KY

23h

About The Position

The Licensed Practical Nurse provides nursing care to members in accordance with physician's orders, individual plans of care, and emergent needs. The role includes instructing and assisting members, staff, and family members, while ensuring all work complies with company policies and procedures and applicable safety and regulatory laws and standards. Active Day describes its care as person-centered, with manageable duties, support personnel, and rare day-to-day responsibility for acute care conditions. Full-time, part-time, and per-diem opportunities are available.

Requirements

LPN license.
CPR certification.
Valid malpractice insurance policy, if applicable.
At least 21 years of age.
Strong communication and engaging interpersonal skills.
Ability to multitask and manage time effectively.
Ability to work a flexible schedule.
Ability to bend, pull, push, squat, turn, transfer, and lift 50 pounds, and to stand for an extended period while providing physical assistance to members.
Successful background check and, where applicable, satisfaction of additional state-specific regulatory requirements.

Nice To Haves

At least one year of full-time-equivalent experience in a health care setting.
Prior experience working with seniors and/or adults with special needs.

Responsibilities

Provide nursing care to members according to individual plans of care, physician's orders, and emergency needs.
Observe, monitor, and document members' vital signs and responses to treatments and medications, reporting abnormalities to the Director of Nursing.
Assist members with daily functional activities, including hygiene, meals, ambulation, arrivals and departures, and social activities.
Provide health education and instruction to staff, members, and family members.
Provide emergency care as required.
Administer medications when appropriately certified and supervised by a Registered Nurse, if required.
Communicate positively, courteously, and professionally with members and families, coworkers, referral agencies, and the community.
Participate in staff meetings and in-service educational programs as requested.
Collaborate with the cross-functional team and provide feedback and recommendations to enhance the member experience and support center goals.
Comply with company policies and procedures and applicable safety and regulatory laws and standards.
Perform other duties and responsibilities as changed or assigned.