LPN (5:45am- 6:15pm Sat. - Sun) every other weekend

Ave Maria Home • Bartlett, TN

18h • Onsite

About The Position

This position involves providing nursing care to geriatric patients, including dispensing medications and treatments, maintaining patient records, making assignments, and supervising patient care. The role requires a comprehensive understanding of nursing theory and practice, as well as the ability to work effectively in a well-lighted and ventilated environment. The LPN will be responsible for ensuring a safe and clean environment for patients and staff, and must be able to handle potential exposures to communicable diseases and physical strains.

Requirements

• A Graduate from an accredited School of Nursing
• Current registration with State Board of Examiners
• Current Health Card
• BLS Certification (Required)
• LPN (Required)
• Ability to Relocate before starting work (Required)

Nice To Haves

• Experience in geriatrics helpful
• LVN (Preferred)

Responsibilities

• Dispensing of medications and treatments as ordered by physician of record.
• Noting if said medications are of correct dosage, strength labeled and if supply is adequate.
• Maintain correct records of medications and treatments.
• Making notes of all pertinent information regarding condition of patient on nurse’s notes.
• Make nursing care assignments and check to assure said assignments are carried out.
• Instruct and supervise patient care as needed.
• Maintain clean and orderly safe environment for patients and staff under her supervision.
• Orientation to nursing home fire and emergency plan.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree