Full-Time LPN — Skilled Nursing Care Team

Commonwealth of Kentucky; Hopkinsville (KY); Sur place; USD 48 000 - 55 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Commonwealth of Kentucky seeks a Licensed Practical Nurse for Western State Nursing Facility in Hopkinsville, KY. The 144-bed state-funded facility provides skilled nursing care and has earned high marks for quality and safety.

The role administers medications, delivers patient care, and requires ongoing licensure. Applicants must be licensed in Kentucky or hold a valid work permit; background checks and E-Verify apply; location is Hopkinsville, KY.

Qualifications

• Must be licensed in Kentucky as a practical nurse.
• Special requirements include maintaining licensure/certifications for length of employment.

Responsabilités

• Prepares, administers and charts medication; follows physician instructions.
• Explains medication purposes and side effects to residents.
• Maintains administrative records and basic maintenance on equipment.
• Gathers medical information and reports unusual incidents.
• Schedules physician visits and records vital signs; provides first aid.
• Completes in-service training and responds to codes and emergencies.
• Other duties as assigned.

Connaissances

Communication skills

Ability to work under pressure

Organizational skills

Description du poste

Commonwealth of Kentucky seeks a Licensed Practical Nurse for Western State Nursing Facility in Hopkinsville, KY. The 144-bed state-funded facility provides skilled nursing care and has earned high marks for quality and safety.

The role administers medications, delivers patient care, and requires ongoing licensure. Applicants must be licensed in Kentucky or hold a valid work permit; background checks and E-Verify apply; location is Hopkinsville, KY.