Job Description

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Medicalodges is looking for a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) with the primary responsibility of performing direct and indirect nursing care in accordance with physician orders and the resident plan of care. If you have a passion for providing seniors with outstanding care we want to talk with you today. Medicalodges is a 100% employee-owned family of over 30 skilled nursing and assisted living facilities committed to providing the highest quality of care to our residents.

Job Responsibilities:

Performs resident reviews on admission, monitors the health status on a continuing basis, and documents all findings in the electronic clinical record
Updates the care plan with change in resident status and communicates changes to licensed and direct care staff
Administers and documents medication, treatment, and procedures in accordance with physician orders and the resident plan of care
Responds to and documents resident and family concerns and actions taken
Routinely performs rounds to verify residents are in a safe and comfortable environment and receiving planned care
Assists in and provides assistance with activities of daily living of the residents
Supervises, assigns and assists in the nursing activities of the direct care staff

Job Requirements:

Current registration as a Licensed Practical Nurse in good standing in the state in which the facility is located
Current CPR certification or willingness to obtain
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Ability to prioritize and make sound nursing decisions within scope of practice
Interest in working with geriatric patients
Possess leadership skills
Basic computer skills

Shift available: 6 PM - 6 AM, weekends required

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Job Tags

Shift work, Weekend work,

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