Skilled Nursing LPN - Direct Hire

generis tek•Tyndall, SD

2h•Onsite

About The Position

This position provides care to assigned residents in a caring, safe and efficient manner and is responsible to perform the following according to location standards, procedures and individualized resident care plans.

Requirements

Knowledge of basic nursing skills; knowledge and familiarity with the therapeutic effects and side effects of all medications administered.
Basic ability to communicate and comprehend; ability to measure and comprehend certain quantities.
Maintain current and valid Registered Nurse (RN) licensure for the state of practice.
Must be a Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
Maintain current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.

Responsibilities

Apply basic nursing skills and a comprehensive understanding of patient care principles.
Administer medications safely, demonstrating knowledge and familiarity with the therapeutic effects and side effects of all administered pharmaceuticals.
Accurately measure and comprehend certain quantities relevant to patient care (e.g., vital signs, medication dosages).
Maintain effective communication and comprehension skills to interact with patients, staff, and other healthcare professionals.
Operate, activate, use, prepare, inspect, place, detect, and position objects, tools, or controls as required by job tasks.
Observe, assess, and detect information relative to patient status and environmental conditions.
Directly supervise assigned employee(s).
Carry out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies, procedures, and applicable laws.
Interviewing, hiring, and training new employees.
Planning, assigning, and directing work.
Appraising performance, rewarding, and disciplining employees.
Addressing complaints and resolving problems.
Fostering an environment conducive to high employee engagement