Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Respiratory and Rehabilitation Center of Rhode Island; Coventry (RI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Respiratory and Rehab of RI in Coventry, RI is seeking a compassionate Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join our nursing team. You will provide direct nursing care to residents and supervise day-to-day nursing activities performed by nursing assistants.

The role emphasizes delivering high-quality care, coordinating with physicians, and ensuring safe, compliant practice within the facility. A RI LPN license and CPR certification are required.

Qualifications

• Licensed Practical Nurse license with RI credentials.
• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English.
• Ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant it.
• Knowledge of nursing practices and regulations for nursing facilities.
• Current CPR Certification is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct care to residents: feeding, bathing, dressing, ambulation; supervise meals.
• Schedule and coordinate doctor appointments for residents as needed outside the facility.
• Meet with family members regarding resident concerns and care plans.
• Document all care in the resident's medical record.
• Direct day-to-day functions of nursing assistants and lead by example.
• Provide leadership to nursing personnel assigned to your unit/shift.
• Prepare and administer medications as ordered by the physician.
• Maintain good working relationships with inter-departmental staff and other departments.
• Monitor and supervise staff to ensure safety regulations are followed.

Skills

LPN license RI

English fluency

Independent decisions

Nursing regs knowledge

CPR certification

Job description

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Coventry, RI

We are seeking a compassionate and skilled Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join our nursing team at Respiratory and Rehab of RI. As an LPN, you will be responsible for providing direct nursing care to our residents and supervising the day-to-day nursing activities performed by nursing assistants. If you are passionate about delivering high-quality care and making a difference in the lives of others.

Job Summary

We are seeking a compassionate and skilled Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join our nursing team at Respiratory and Rehab of RI. As an LPN, you will be responsible for providing direct nursing care to our residents and supervising the day-to-day nursing activities performed by nursing assistants. If you are passionate about delivering high-quality care and making a difference in the lives of others.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide Direct Care to the residents, including but not limited to: feeding, bathing, dressing, assisting with ambulation. Supervising meals.
• Make necessary doctor's appointments for residents if their care needs to be maintained outside of the facility.
• Meet with family members regarding resident concerns, and residents plan of care.
• Document on all care provided in the resident's medical record.
• Direct the day-to-day functions of the nursing assistants and lead by example
• Provide leadership to nursing personnel assigned to your unit/shift
• Complete and file required record-keeping forms/charts and chart nurse's notes in a clear and descriptive manner
• Prepare and administer medications as ordered by the physician
• Develop and maintain good working relationships with inter-departmental personnel and other departments within the facility
• Monitor and supervise your assigned personnel to ensure compliance with established safety regulations and procedures

Qualifications

• Licensed Practical Nurse with a current unencumbered state license (RI)
• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand the English language
• Ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action
• Knowledge of nursing and medical practices and procedures, as well as laws, regulations, and guidelines that pertain to nursing care facilities
• Current CPR Certification is required

Physical Demands

• Must be able to move intermittently through the workday
• Must be able to cope with the mental and emotional stress of the position
• Must function independently, have flexibility, personal integrity, and the ability to work effectively with residents, personnel, and support agencies
• Must be able to push, pull, move, and/or lift at minimum of 25 pounds to a minimum height of 5 feet and be able to push, pull, move and/or carry such weight a minimum distance of 50 feet