LPN - Neilson Place - Part Time Overnights
About The Position
The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) provides professional nursing care for residents of all ages in assisted living, under the supervision of a registered nurse, advanced practice provider, or physician. The LPN demonstrates knowledge of nursing principles for the resident in the relevant clinical setting and practices within the full scope of nursing expertise/knowledge. They utilize appropriate age and population-specific standards related to the physical and psychosocial needs of the resident as per the care plan. The LPN must be able to perform testing to evaluate data reflective of the resident's status and provide the necessary care. They demonstrate the ability to recognize problems, recommend solutions, and respond effectively in emergent situations, ensuring the health, comfort, and safety of residents. The LPN contributes to resident assessments, administers medications and treatments as ordered, and provides technical support to healthcare professionals. They document resident interactions and outcomes related to care, medication, behavior, activity, and diet. The role requires the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with residents, healthcare providers, and the public, and to work effectively as part of an interdisciplinary care team. Clear communication and maintenance of confidentiality are essential. The LPN will counsel residents, family members, and/or resident advocates on prevention and treatment plans under the direction of a registered nurse, advanced practice provider, or physician, and apply resident education principles to develop self-care programs. Other related duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Graduated from an accredited school or college of nursing program leading to licensure as a Licensed Practical Nurse.
- Current licensure as a practical nurse in the state/states of practice.
Nice To Haves
- Long term care experience
- Sub-acute care experience
- Medical/surgical experience
Responsibilities
- Provides professional nursing care for residents of all ages in assisted living.
- Demonstrates knowledge of nursing principles and practices within the full scope of nursing expertise/knowledge.
- Utilizes appropriate age and population-specific standards related to resident needs.
- Performs testing to evaluate resident status and provides necessary care.
- Recognizes problems, recommends solutions, and responds effectively in emergent situations.
- Ensures the health, comfort, and safety of residents.
- Contributes to resident assessments.
- Administers medications or treatments as ordered.
- Provides technical support to healthcare professionals.
- Documents resident interactions and outcomes.
- Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with residents, healthcare providers, and the public.
- Works effectively with professional and supportive personnel as a member of an interdisciplinary care team.
- Communicates clearly and maintains confidentiality of sensitive information.
- Counsels residents, family members, and/or resident advocates on prevention and treatment plans.
- Develops self-care programs using resident education principles.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
Benefits
- $3.00 premium added to every hour worked
- $6,000 bonus (eligible employees)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
