Licensed Practical Nurse
About The Position
Lifespace Communities is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse to join their team at Claridge Court. This role involves participating in an interdisciplinary team to review, plan, coordinate, and evaluate resident care. The Licensed Practical Nurse will accurately document resident conditions and nursing needs, report pertinent observations, and develop, direct, and monitor nursing assistant assignments. Responsibilities also include executing treatments, administering medications, initiating physician orders, communicating with families, reviewing care plans, and coordinating admissions, discharges, and transfers.
Requirements
- Licensed Practical Nurse graduate from an accredited nursing program.
- Certifications and Licensed Practical Nurse license and other licensure required by state regulations.
Responsibilities
- Participate with members of the interdisciplinary team to review, plan, coordinate and evaluate resident’s care.
- Document the resident condition and nursing needs accurately and in a timely manner.
- Reports pertinent observations and reactions regarding residents in a timely manner.
- Develop, direct, and monitor nursing assistant assignments and adjust based on census and level of care required.
- Execute treatments as necessary and document reactions to medications and treatments.
- Generate, prepare, administrate, and chart all medications.
- Initiate physician orders
- Facilitate communication with families regarding change in medications and/or changes in the resident.
- Establish protocol to ensure care plans are continually reviewed for updated and accurate data that represents the individuality of the resident.
- Coordinate admissions, discharges, and transfers in order to deliver quality customer service.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
