Licensed Practical Nurse (Full Time Night Shift)

Elizabeth Care Center; Elizabeth (WV); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Elizabeth Care Center is seeking an experienced Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to provide quality care for residents in our skilled nursing, long term care, and assisted living facilities. This full-time, on-site role requires compassion and solid clinical skills.

You will administer medications, monitor vital signs, assist with activities of daily living, and collaborate with the care team to implement care plans.

Qualifications

• Current WV LPN license
• Minimum 1 year of experience in a skilled nursing facility
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills

Responsibilities

• Administer medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians
• Monitor and record vital signs of residents
• Assist with activities of daily living, such as bathing, dressing, and grooming
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members to develop and implement care plans
• Communicate with physicians and other healthcare professionals regarding resident care
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date medical records
• Provide emotional support to residents and their families

Skills

WV LPN license

Patient care

Vital signs monitoring

Care team collaboration

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Job description

Description

Job Title: Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Job Type

Full-time

Description

Job Title: Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Location: Skilled Nursing Facility, Long Term Care Facility, Assisted Living Facility,

As an LPN, you will be responsible for providing quality care to our residents and ensuring their overall well-being.

Responsibilities

• Administer medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians
• Monitor and record vital signs of residents
• Assist with activities of daily living, such as bathing, dressing, and grooming
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members to develop and implement care plans
• Communicate with physicians and other healthcare professionals regarding resident care
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date medical records
• Provide emotional support to residents and their families

Requirements

• Current LPN license in the state of WV
• Minimum of 1 year of experience in a skilled nursing facility
• Knowledge of nursing principles and practices
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks efficiently

Physical Requirements

• Considerable physical activity:
• Requires heavy physical work; heavy lifting, pushing, or pulling required of objects up to fifty (50) or more pounds. Physical work is a primary part (more than 70%) of job.
• Push, pull, move, and/or lift a minimum of fifty (50) pounds to a minimum height of three (3) feet and be able to push, pull, move, and/or carry such weight a minimum distance of fifty (50) feet.
• Standing and/or walking for more than four (4) hours per day.
• Bending and/or stooping for more than one (1) hour at a time.