LPN Per Diem

Silverstone Living•Nashua, NH

7d•Onsite

About The Position

We are currently seeking a Per Diem RN/LPN to join our Nursing team! Flexible hours and days are available; just ask and we are happy to discuss with you! Join a team who has fun together and enjoys interacting with our caring residents.

Requirements

Demonstrate knowledge and competence in her/his area of practice by vigilant patient observation and assessment
Development and implementation of nursing care plans and therapeutic interpersonal relationships with patients and their families
Demonstrate the ability to supervise and teach other personnel and maintain up-to-date knowledge
Graduation from a state accredited school of nursing
Current licensure to practice professional nursing in the State of New Hampshire
Progressive experience in the nursing field

Responsibilities

Assessing patient health problems
Administering nursing care to ill, disabled, convalescent, or injured patients
Maintaining vital medical records
Implementing nursing care plans
Advising patients on health maintenance, and providing guidance about preventative services, such as health screenings and medications
Overseeing entire operations of healthcare units, including resident rooms, common areas and dining areas, while overseeing the nursing care of patients in her/his care
Assigning duties, delegating responsibilities, and coordinating patient care according to the abilities of nursing department staff
Assuming responsibilities for execution of the doctor's orders
Administration of medications as prescribed by physician and performing treatments as prescribed and necessary
Accurately reporting patient symptoms, reactions and progress, and being responsible for recording of medications, treatments and observations
Completing monthly summaries on nursing and assisted living residents
Promoting care that maximizes patient independence
Evaluating the effectiveness of nursing care of members
Helping develop patient care plans in the nursing unit and the assisted living area
Preparing monthly employee schedules and updating
Maintaining good relationships with residents and their families and friends; co-workers
Maintaining a comfortable, orderly, safe environment for residents, staff and self
Identifying nursing problems needing study and working toward their solution
Participating in the establishment of objectives and policies of nursing service
Participating in evaluation of her personnel
Providing direct nursing care when necessary
Assuming all other duties as assigned by DNS
Attending an annual in-service on body mechanics, right-to-know information and fire and safety procedures