LPN 7p - 7a Full Time Fri, Sat, Sun 3-400 IS

ARBOR ACRES UNITED METHODIST RETIREMENT COMMUNITY INC•Winston-Salem, NC

1d•$28 - $33•Onsite

About The Position

This is a Full Time LPN position working 7p - 7a on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays. Arbor Acres is seeking dedicated individuals to join our team as 'Artists' (Employees). We pride ourselves on high standards, an exceptional resident experience, and a supportive work environment. We believe in listening to our staff, celebrating achievements, and fostering career growth through our PALETTE leadership and staff development programming.

Requirements

Ability to understand, speak, read/write English and perform general math calculations (pill counts, etc.)
Knowledge of duties within LPN scope of practice.
Able to value other staff and residents to promote a healthy team environment.
Graduation from a recognized LPN or RN course of study approved by the North Carolina Board of Nursing.
License to practice nursing as a Licensed Practical Nurse or Registered Nurse in the state of North Carolina.
Must have valid and active North Carolina Driver's license.
Must be able to lift 30 lbs. without mechanical assistance.
Must be able to push residents that weigh up to 200 lbs. in a wheelchair.
Must be able to turn, bend, stoop and stretch in order to assist patients/residents.
Must be able to stand and walk for long periods of time.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual is a plus, but not required.

Responsibilities

Works closely with other staff in order to promote an effective team and assure the quality of work performed.
Ensures residents are cared for and protected, supporting CNAs to ensure care at the highest level.
Verifies identity of residents receiving medications, mixes or assembles drugs, administers drugs to resident, observes ingestion and records on MAR.
Documents effectiveness of PRN drug on MAR.
Maintains up-to-date medical records of care given.
Documents reasons for which prescribed drugs are not administered, i.e. resident away from building, etc.
Assists with assessment of resident needs.
Assists with admissions, discharges and transfers as necessary.
Collects and communicates information on resident conditions.
Assures accountability for controlled drugs.
Reports supply needs to appropriate personnel.
Reports pharmaceutical needs to appropriate personnel.
Performs LPN duties within scope of practice: Dresses wounds, gives enemas and douches, applies hot and cold compresses as needed, operates EKG, suctioning equipment and O2 equipment, obtains specimens for laboratory, performs venipuncture.