Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

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Job description

Spring Hills Singing Woods -

NOW HIRING-LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE (LPN)-APPLY TODAY

• Full time/Part time/Per Diem Shifts available
• Sign On bonus for full time/Referral Bonus/Competitive wages/Shift Diffs
• Generous PTO/Benefits Pkg (Health/Vision/Dental/401K)

Position Summary for Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN): The purpose of this position is to render professional nursing care to residents; to follow facility policies and procedures to implement treatment orders; to assess resident treatment needs and take appropriate action; and to maintain residents' medical records.

Licensed Practical Nurse(LPN) Essential Functions:

• Supervise and evaluate all direct resident care provided and initiate appropriate action as necessary.
• Administer medications to residents in an accurate, timely manner.
• Monitor residents for effectiveness of drug therapy and occurrence of adverse effects.
• Document resident care related to medication administration, related monitoring, effectiveness of drug therapy and occurrence of adverse effects.
• Assume responsibility for compliance with federal, State and local regulations within the assigned unit.
• Verify accuracy of narcotic count, check emergency kit and exchange keys.
• Order, receive and store medications accurately and appropriately.
• Counsel supervised staff and recommend disciplinary action to Director of Nursing Service.
• Compile information for facility committees as instructed.
• Administer treatments according to the physician's order and accurately record treatments administered and weekly progress notes.
• Be responsible for the safety of residents under his/her supervision.
• Document resident care provided and resident's response or lack of response to treatment provided.
• Assess and report changes in resident's condition including development of decubitus to physician, Charge Nurse, Nursing Supervisor, Director of Nursing Service and take follow-up action as necessary.
• Assess each resident's skin condition weekly, and as necessary, including stage, size (measurements), sites, depth, color, drainage and odor of each condition.
• Assist with admission/transfer and discharge of residents as necessary and as assigned by the Director of Nursing Service.
• Complete admission/transfer and discharge documentation.
• Perform basic nursing skills.
• Obtain physicians' orders and any revisions for treatments as necessary.
• Assess resident needs and initiate development of individualized care plans.
• Review and update resident care plans as necessary and as assigned.
• Provide direct resident care, in addition to treatment, as necessary.
• Give daily instruction to Nursing Assistants regarding care related to treatment.
• Assume Quality Assurance duties as assigned.
• Provide Charge Nurse coming on duty with concise, accurate report.
• Consistently work cooperatively with residents, nursing personnel, physicians, families, consultant personnel, community agencies and ancillary personnel.

Licensed Practical Nurse(LPN) Non-Essential Functions:

• Attends all required training, in-service, and staff meetings.
• Strives to maintain a safe working environment through the prevention of accidents, the preservation of equipment, and the achievement of safe working practices.
• Maintains a positive and professional demeanor toward all associates, customers, vendors, clients.
• Adheres to all policies and procedures of Spring Hills PASL, LLC.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Experience/Education: Current and valid New Jersey L.P.N. License with no present or prior restrictions and/or suspensions, and have not had any other professional license suspension and/or been revoked from practice. A minimum of one (1) years of nursing experience, preferably in geriatrics.

Position: Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

We are an equal opportunity employer and we are committed to a work environment that promotes diversity, equity, and inclusion

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