Licensed Practical Nurse

Weston County Health Services•Newcastle, WY

1d•Onsite

About The Position

We are currently hiring for Full-Time LPN to provide outstanding patient care and physical support for patients on a daily basis and in a professional and compassionate manner. Weston County Manor prides itself in our excellent care of our wonderful residents. We strive to treat them like family! As the Licensed Practical Nurse, this position is responsible for providing outstanding patient care and physical support for patients in a professional and compassionate manner in accordance with all regulations and policies.

Requirements

Wyoming State Licensed Practical Nurse
High School Diploma or equivalent
Exceptional knowledge of medical terminology and processes.
Has and maintains Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification.
Strong written and oral communication skills

Responsibilities

Promotes the mission, vision, and values of Weston County Health Services (WCHS).
Delegates assignments and provides supervision for the support staff.
Works with medical providers to ensure the quality of resident care.
Submits incident/accident reports as required
Maintains accurate, complete health care records and reports.
Administers medications to residents and monitors them for side effects and reactions.
Prescribes assistive medical devices and related treatments.
Records resident vital signs and medical information.
Orders medical diagnostic and clinical tests as required.
Monitors, reports, and records symptoms or changes in resident conditions.
Administers non-intravenous medications as required.
Assesses, implements, plans, or evaluates resident nursing care plans.
Modifies resident health treatment plans as indicated by resident conditions and responses.
Answers resident calls promptly and determines the best course of action to support them.
Provides physical support for residents with daily activities and personal hygiene, including bathing, dressing, getting in and out of bed, toileting, walking, standing, or exercising.
Turning and repositioning bedridden residents as required.
Ensures residents receive appropriate diet by reviewing dietary restrictions, food allergies, and preferences.
Obtaining a wide range of information regarding resident condition, treatment plans, and suggested activities as needed.
Measures and records food and liquid intake and urinary and fecal output and reporting changes to medical or charge nursing staff.
Examines residents to detect issues requiring medical care, including open wounds, bruises, or blood in urine.
Reminds residents to take medication and nutritional supplements as required.
Notes observations of resident behavior, including complaints or physical symptoms to charge nurses.
Collects samples for lab testing as assigned.
Provides emotional and psychological support when needed.