Part Time Licensed Practical Nurse; LPN

Overview

Part-Time Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) — Facility:
Medi Lodge of Westwood

• Coordinates and provides nursing care for residents and provides supervision and guidance to clinical staff members.
• Documents the resident’s condition and nursing needs.
• Accurately and promptly implements physicians’ orders.
• Assigns nursing care to team members in accordance with the resident’s needs and the person’s capabilities and qualifications.
• Supervises, directs, and evaluates junior staff members and CNAs.
• Administers medications and performs treatments for assigned residents, and documents that treatment as required by Company, and local, state and federal rules and regulations.
• Participates in orientation and in-service training for personnel.
• Ensures supplies are utilized economically and equipment is clean and maintained in a safe manner.
• Reports and records pertinent observations and reactions regarding residents.
• Coordinates nursing care of residents when scheduled for therapy or procedures by other departments.
• Interviews applicants and recommends hires. Participates in counseling, disciplinary action and termination of staff, to the extent permitted by state practice act.
• Supervises nursing unit, including scheduling and directing the nursing staff to the extent permitted by state practice act.
• Ensures inventory and supplies are maintained on the unit and communicates need for housekeeping, maintenance, or dietary assistance.
• Performs other tasks as assigned.

• Graduate of accredited LPN/LVN school of nursing.

• Valid LPN/LVN license in the state employed.
• Valid CPR certification.

• One year experience in nursing preferred.

• Skilled in directing and motivating the workforce.
• Ability to work cooperatively as a member of a team.
• Ability to communicate effectively with residents and their family members, and at all levels of the organization.
• Ability to react decisively and quickly in emergency situations.
• Knowledge of training techniques for clinical staff.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.