LPN Weekend Baylor

Licensed Practical Nurse

To provide nursing care according to physician's orders and in conformance with recognized nursing techniques and procedures, established standards, and administrative policies; subject to the personality and mood changes of residents; some lifting and turning of residents. Required to handle emergency situations of all types

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing and currently "licensed" in the State of South Carolina as an LPN.

Knowledge of the principles, methods and standards of professional nursing;

Ability to communicate effectively with residents and staff;

Ability to give suitable instructions and assignments to employees and supervise their performance;

Familiar with organization, regulations, policies and procedures of the facility as they relate to nursing services;

Knowledge of the practice of Gerontological Nursing.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Must be able to move intermittently throughout the workday.

Must be able to cope with the mental and emotional stress of the position.

Must function independently, and have flexibility, personal integrity, and the ability to work effectively with residents, personnel, and support agencies.

Must be in good general heath and demonstrate emotional stability.

Must be able to relate to and work with the ill, disabled, elderly, emotionally upset, and, at times, hostile people within the facility.

Must be able to lift, push, pull, and move a minimum of 50 pounds.

Must be able to assist in the evacuation of resident