Licensed Practical Nurse

NR Consulting; Bedford (Bedford County); On-site; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse to deliver effective nursing care under the supervision of an RN. The role involves patient evaluation, care planning, and direct patient care in a skilled nursing facility. Candidates must have an active LPN license and relevant experience, with a focus on rehabilitation and geriatric nursing.

Qualifications

• Active LPN state license required.
• Experience in rehabilitative or geriatric nursing preferred.

Responsibilities

• Delivers nursing care under RN supervision.
• Administers medications and treatments per orders.
• Monitors patient care provided by unlicensed staff.

Skills

BLS/CPR

LPN experience

English proficiency

Education

Graduate of an approved school for practical or vocational nursing

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Job Details

Job Name- Licensed Practical Nurse

REPORTS TO: RN Nursing Supervisor/Unit Manager/Center Nurse Executive

Specialty- LPN - Rehab skilled nursing

Patient Ratios: Varies 1:10 to 1:15

Must Have Skills/Experience: Active BLS/CPR, Active LPN state license & 1+ year of LPN experience.

Job Type- Local and travel contract

Radius rule for travel candidate- Travel LPN' permanent home address should be 50-mile away or greater from the facility' address to be considered as a Travel LPN.

Work location- Onsite at 136 Donahoe Manor Road Bedford PA 15522

Shift time- 8 hours night shift. 10:45 PM to 7:15 AM

1st Week: 4 days of rotational shifts (Any 4 days from Monday to Friday. No weekend.)

2nd Week: 4 days of rotational shifts (Any 2 days from Monday to Friday & 2 days on weekend).

Weekend Hours: Every other weekend required.

Weekly Guaranteed Hours: 32/week.

Overtime Hours- If needed by the Facility.

Contract duration- 18 week (s) of contract.

Bonus- Will be a discussion with Agency Recruiter.

Specific Educational/Vocational Requirements

• Graduate of an approved school for practical or vocational nursing is required.
• Must be currently licensed by the State Board of Nursing.
• Experience is preferred in rehabilitative or geriatric nursing.
• This position requires that the employee can read, write, speak and understand the spoken English language to ensure the safety and wellbeing of our patients and visitors at the work site when responding to their medical and physical needs.
• Must provide verification of TST (tuberculin skin test) as required by state law and in accordance with Company policy. TSTs will be administered at the work site if required.
• Maintains current BLS/CPR certification (All SNFs and Behavioural Centres; ALFs/ILFs as required by State).
  
  

Position Summary

• Under the direction of a Registered Nurse (RN), the Licensed Practical Nurse delivers efficient and effective nursing care while achieving positive clinical outcomes and patient/family satisfaction. He/she operates within the scope of practice defined by the State Nurse Practice Act.
• The LPN contributes to nursing assessments and care planning, provides direct patient care, and supervises patient care provided by unlicensed staff.
  
  

Responsibilities/Accountabilities

Patient Evaluation:

• Collects, reports and documents objective and subjective data.
• Observes conditions and reports changes in condition to RN.
  
  

Care Planning

• Contributes to establishing individualized patient goals.
• Assists in developing interventions to achieve goals.
• Implements the plan of care.
• Evaluates effectiveness of interventions to achieve patient goals and minimize re- hospitalizations.
• Participates in review and revision of plan of care.
  
  

Provision Of Direct Patient Care

• Administers medications and performs treatments per physician orders.
• Communicates pertinent data to RN and/or physician.
• Documents accurately and thoroughly.
• Consults and seeks guidance from the RN as necessary.
• At the direction of the RN, participates in Utilization Management or Interdisciplinary Care Management Meeting to facilitate appropriate discharge planning:
• Communicates team's recommendations for discharge to the attending physician, patient and family.
• Prepares patient/family for discharge including patient and family education.
  
  

Monitors Patient Care Provided By Unlicensed Staff

• Assigns duties as specified by State Nurse Practice Act, and staff training.
• Communicates patient information with unlicensed staff during and between shifts.
• Monitors, evaluates and follows-up on assigned responsibilities of unlicensed staff.
• Ensures that assigned tasks are performed in accordance with policies and procedures.
• Uses Point Click Care (PCC) according to the Business Processes.
• Performs drug count when beginning and ending shift and whenever necessary.
• Assists physician in rounds and examination of patients, as needed.
• Participates in shift-to-shift communication between incoming and outgoing nursing staff.
• Collaborates and coordinates with other departments to provide timely effective care consistent with individual's needs, choices and preferences.
• Contributes to an environment that is respectful, team-oriented, and responsive to the concerns of staff, patients and families.
• Enhances nursing practice by attending all mandated in-service programs.
• Assists with the orientation of newly hired nursing staff.
• Promotes a culture of safety to ensure a healthy practice and living environment.
• Maintains confidentiality and protects sensitive Protected Health Information (PHI) at all times.
• Stays and works beyond scheduled shift if needed to meet state staffing requirements and/or needs of patients.
• Performs other duties as requested

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Contract

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  IT Services and IT Consulting

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