License Practical Nurse L.P.N.

Topaz Fiscal Services; Orange Park (FL); On-site; USD 48,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Topaz Fiscal Services seeks a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join our clinical team in a long-term care setting. You will monitor residents, assist with daily nursing tasks, administer medications as ordered, and participate in care planning to support patient progress.

The ideal candidate holds a current LPN license in the state employed, has experience in long-term/post-acute care, and complies with vaccination requirements.

Qualifications

• LPN license valid in the employing state.
• Experience in long-term/post-acute care preferred.
• COVID-19 vaccination is required.

Responsibilities

• Direct the day-to-day functions of Nursing Assistants under regulations.
• Assist in discharge planning for nursing services portions.
• Complete accident/incident reports as necessary.
• Chart nursing notes reflecting care provided and patient responses.
• Prepare and administer medications as ordered by physician.
• Order prescribed medications, supplies, and equipment as needed.
• Ensure narcotics handling complies with regulations and records are accurate.
• Make daily rounds to ensure staff adhere to nursing standards.
• Notify attending physicians/next-of-kin about changes in resident condition.
• Attend center in-service programs as required.
• Document daily nursing evaluations in the medical record.

Skills

Patient care

Medication administration

Education

LPN license

Job description

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Join our team of highly skilled clinicians.We are currently seeking a passionate and dedicated Staff Nurse (LPN / LVN) to make a difference in caring for patients in our humble community. Take pride in doing what you love as patients admit to our facility by monitoring, assisting, and encouraging their progress. We provided compassionate short- and long-term healthcare and specialized medical support. Help us make a difference!

Responsibilities:

• Direct the day-to-day functions of the Nursing Assistants in accordance with current rules, regulations, and guidelines that govern the long-term care center
• Assist in planning the nursing services portion of the resident’s discharge plans as required
• Complete accident/incident reports as necessary
• Chart nurses’ notes in an informative and descriptive manner that reflect the care provided to the residents, as well as the residents’ responses to the care
• Prepare and administer medications as ordered by the physician in accordance with federal, state, and local regulations and as required by center policy
• Order prescribed medications, supplies, and equipment as necessary and in accordance with established policies
• Ensure that narcotics are handled in accordance with federal, state, and local regulations and as required by center policy and that narcotic records are accurate for your shift
• Make daily rounds of your unit/shift to ensure that nursing service personnel are performing their work assignments in accordance with acceptable nursing standards
• Notify the residents’ attending physicians and next-of-kin when there is a change in the residents’ conditions or if the residents are involved in an incident or accident
• Attend and participate in all center in-service programs as required
• Daily Required Nursing evaluations and documentation is completed in the medical record.

Qualifications:

• MUST hold a current and valid LPN license in the state employed
• Long term care/post-acute care setting preferred

COVID-19 vaccination is a requirement of employment. Accommodation requests will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis in accordance with local, state, and federal law.

Please note, that salaries quoted on our ads may be Indeed Self-Aggregated and not correct. We offer competitive salaries commensurate with education, experience and credentials.

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