Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Bedford Care Centers; Hattiesburg (MS); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation and sick leave

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401K Retirement Plan

Daily Pay upon your request

Direct deposit

Holiday Incentive Pay

Shift Differentials for some nursing

Employee Assistance Program

Family Medical Leave

Job summary

Bedford Care Centers seeks a licensed practical nurse to provide nursing care to nursing home residents and to supervise other LPNs and nurse aides.

The role includes administering medications, documenting resident progress, and coordinating with the RN supervisor to ensure high-quality care. Experience in long-term care is preferred, with a strong knowledge of nursing techniques and patient safety.

Qualifications

• Active Mississippi LPN license in good standing.
• Experience in long-term care nursing preferred.

Responsibilities

• Administers medications and treatments as ordered; takes vital signs.
• Charts Residents' progress, ailment, medication, symptoms and observations.
• Supervises Nurse Aides and coordinates with the RN Supervisor.
• Communicates with other departments to meet Residents' needs.
• Assists with resident ADL care and infection control measures.

Skills

Practical Nursing

Patient Care

Vital Signs

Medication Administration

Long-Term Care knowledge

Education

Mississippi LPN license

Job description

Employment Opportunity Statement:

Bedford Care Center is an equal opportunity employer and shall not discriminate against applicants or Employees for race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability or any other reasons prohibited by Law.

Job Summary:

Provides Nursing Care to Nursing Home Residents; supervises other LPN's and Nurse Aides.

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Administers medications and treatments as ordered; takes vital signs
• Provides information regarding changes in Residents' progress to the RN Supervisor
• Stocks and prepares medication cart for rounds
• Charts Residents' progress, ailment, medication, symptoms, incidents and observations
• Schedules and provides treatments as recommended by Physician and at a time convenient for the Resident
• Assists with Resident ADL Care as required
• Performs physical observations of Residents and reports to RN; documents findings in medical record
• Receives and records Physicians' Orders in medical record; ensures compliance with Physician's Orders
• Communicates with other Departments to adequately meet Residents' needs
• Assists in Infection Control monitoring; complies with Universal Precautions and Isolation Procedures
• Observes, monitors instructs and supervises Nurse Aides

Qualifications and Skills:

Practical Nursing License in good standing in the State of Mississippi; prefer experience in Long-Term Care Nursing with comprehensive knowledge of Nursing techniques and their relation to medical practices and skills and their application, with thorough knowledge of principles and practices of Long-Term Care.

Excellent Benefits:

Bedford Care Centers offer a comprehensive benefits package to our full time employees. It is our desire to demonstrate to our employees and their families that we value them through the offering of a benefits package that positively contributes to their quality of life. A summary of benefits offered includes:

Paid Time Off (PTO) including:

• Vacation pay
• Paid sick leave

Insurance benefits including:

• Group Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision Insurance

Other Benefits:

• Holiday Incentive Pay
• Daily Pay - upon your request
• Direct deposit
• Bereavement leave
• Retirement Savings Plan/401K
• Shift Differentials for some nursing positions
• Employee Assistance Program
• Family Medical Leave

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