Licensed Practical Nurse

New Hire Bonus of $2,000 distributed over the course of 1st year.

A licensed practical nurse (LPN) is a technical nurse who has been educated to perform nursing intervention under the direction of a registered nurse in compliance with the nursing service policies and procedures. This position has responsibility to deliver selected treatments / procedures / tests; medications and patient care as delegated and directed by the RN.  The LPN assists the RN to monitor the care provided by the nursing assistants, including personal care and restorative nursing programs.  The LPN is assigned to a neighborhood with responsibility for 16 to 32 residents.

40% - Administer medications and performs treatments.

• Administers medications prescribed for routine administration including those given via oral, subQ, IM, nasal, eye, ear, vaginal, rectal, inhaler and nebulizer routes. Observes the effects of medications, reports to the RN or MD any unusual or adverse reactions. Assures compliance with the State and Federal guidelines related to medication pass.
• Administers IV therapy and IV prepared piggyback medications and installs heparin and saline flushes. Completes blood draws once trained.
• Administers PRN medications as indicated, consulting with the RN as needed.
• Performs treatments after skills training including : clean and sterile dressing changes, tracheostomy care and changes, skin tear protocol, catheter care and changes, colostomy care, blood sugar checks, G / J tube care and feeding, peritoneal dialysis, oxygen administration, suctioning and nebulizer use.
• Performs EKGs and bladder scans and vital sign assessment using the Welch Allyn  machine.

25% - Collects and records data which will be incorporated into nursing assessments and participates in the overall implementation of the resident's plan of care.

25% - Monitors and assists with resident dining.

5% - May function as the team leader on the unit.

5% - Perform other duties as assigned.