LPN, Norwalk Memorial Home - Part Time Days
About The Position
Under the direction of the physician/provider, provides nursing care in accordance with departmental policies and procedures. Demonstrates the skills and judgment necessary to implement care, nursing interventions and procedures necessary to achieve optimal patient outcomes, under the direction of the RN. Maintains up to date and accurate documentation of nursing care provided to assure the integration of information for use by the health care team, in order to endure quality of care. Demonstrates knowledge for administering and recording of medications, can also demonstrate knowledge of commonly used medications: action, dose and side effects. Demonstrates routine assessments and implements appropriate rescue treatments. Able to perform a comprehensive pain assessment using appropriate pain scales and uses both pharmacological and non-pharmacological methods to control pain. Demonstrates knowledge in the care of the pediatric and geriatric population and their family/caregiver. Provides for the safe transfer of care with a communication handoff to the next phase of care. Functions as a role model for current and new staff. Maintains current knowledge/certification/licensure. Pursues professional growth and attends all required training programs.
Requirements
- Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
- Current knowledge/certification/licensure
- Ability to administer and record medications
- Ability to perform routine assessments and implement rescue treatments
- Ability to perform comprehensive pain assessments
- Knowledge in the care of the pediatric and geriatric population
- Ability to provide safe transfer of care with communication handoff
Nice To Haves
- RN supervision
Responsibilities
- Provides nursing care in accordance with departmental policies and procedures.
- Implements care, nursing interventions, and procedures necessary to achieve optimal patient outcomes, under the direction of the RN.
- Maintains up-to-date and accurate documentation of nursing care provided.
- Administers and records medications, demonstrating knowledge of their actions, doses, and side effects.
- Performs routine assessments and implements appropriate rescue treatments.
- Performs comprehensive pain assessments and utilizes pharmacological and non-pharmacological methods to control pain.
- Demonstrates knowledge in the care of the pediatric and geriatric population and their family/caregiver.
- Provides for the safe transfer of care with a communication handoff to the next phase of care.
- Functions as a role model for current and new staff.
- Maintains current knowledge/certification/licensure.
- Pursues professional growth and attends all required training programs.
Benefits
- Medical & Dental coverage
- 401K match
- Paid time off
- Tuition assistance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
