Licensed Practical Nurse; LPN
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position: Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
We are hiring Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) to join our dynamic care team at South Shore Rehabilitation & Skilled Care Center in Rockland!
Working with our team and residents will give you purpose in your professional and personal life.
Here at Athena Health Care Systems, our employees are the heart of our organization, and we take immense pride in their dedication. We are not only committed to delivering high-quality care and customer service to our patients and their families, but we also aspire to be the employer of choice. We strive to create a workplace where your skills and talents are nurtured to allow you to grow within the company.
As a Licensed Practical Nurse, your job position is to provide direct nursing care under the supervision of the RN to residents and to supervise the day-to-day nursing activities performed by the nursing assistant to ensure that the highest degree of quality care is maintained at all times.
Experience &
Education:Must be a graduate of an approved LPN/LVN program.Must be CPR certified.Must possess a current, unencumbered license to practice as an LPN/LVN in this state.A minimum, one (1) year experience in a hospital, long-term care facility or other related health care facility is preferable.New graduates welcome!Duties & Responsibilities:Meet the nursing and rehabilitation needs of each resident.Maintain current resident care plans on all residents under his/her care.Follow physician’s orders. Renders and/or assist with complete nursing care, treatments, dressings, and other physician orders.Transcribe physician’s orders promptly and accurately.Review patient records daily to assure accuracy and completeness.Document comprehensive and complete nursing notes.Visit each resident daily to evaluate resident needs.Maintain accurate awareness of residents on alert list.Document and report any unusual or significant findings; contact the physician when necessary.Administer medication according to procedure.Maintain an accurate and safe control of all drugs for which he/she is responsible.Initiate any and all emergency procedures as necessary.Demonstrate correct safety techniques.Respects and takes care of facility equipment and not wasteful of supplies.Contributes to effective communication and pleasant working conditions.Contribute to and promote positive resident and family relations.Complies with facility Privacy Practices Policies & Procedures, protecting residents’ individual health information.Continue growth and expand job knowledge.Demonstrate leadership skills.Other duties assigned by manager.Specific Requirements:
Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such actions.Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel and the general public.Must be knowledgeable of nursing and medical practices and#J-18808-Ljbffr
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