Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - $35 Weekend Only

Noland Health Services, Inc.; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Noland Health Services, Inc. in Birmingham, AL seeks an Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to provide direct resident care per care plans and standards. You will document care, administer medications, and communicate changes to the care team including physicians and families.

Qualifications include an Alabama LPN license, CPR certification within 30 days, and at least 1 year of healthcare facility experience. This role requires physical stamina and ability to move residents as needed.

Qualifications

• LPN license issued by the State of Alabama.
• CPR certification required within 30 days of employment.
• One year of health care facility experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Admit, transfer, and discharge residents as required.
• Monitor residents' physical and emotional status.
• Direct Nursing/Resident Care Assistants and report concerns to the Resident Care Coordinator.
• Document according to policies, procedures and regulations.
• Chart nurse notes to reflect care and resident responses.
• Report discrepancies and issues regarding resident care to the Resident Care Coordinator.
• Transcribe and/or check physician orders for execution.
• Administer medications per physician orders.
• Complete assessments on all assigned residents each shift.
• Report residents’ condition to oncoming staff and communicate with physicians and families.
• Provide direct care as needed according to the care plan and nursing standards.
• Perform other duties including special projects as assigned.

Skills

Direct patient care

Medication administration

Documentation

Communicating with physicians

Team leadership of CNA/RCA

CPR certification

Education

LPN license (AL)

CPR certification

Job description

Summary of Duties

Licensed Practical Nurse – LPN will be responsible for providing direct care to residents as needed in accordance with care plan, policies and procedures, and nursing standards of care.

Essential Job Functions

• Admit, transfer, and discharge residents as required and inform staff.
• Check residents on a regular basis to observe and evaluate physical and emotional status.
• Direct Nursing/Resident Care Assistants in the performance of their responsibility and report any concerns to the Resident Care Coordinator.
• Document according to policies and procedures and regulations.
• Chart nurse’s notes in an informative, descriptive, and legible manner that reflects the care provided to the resident and the resident’s responses to care and intervention.
• Report all discrepancies, problems, and issues regarding resident care to the Resident Care Coordinator.
• Transcribe and/or check physician orders to ensure orders have been executed.
• Administer and document medication administration per physician’s orders.
• Complete assessments on all assigned residents on each shift.
• Report residents’ condition and shift occurrences to oncoming staff.
• Communicate with physicians, residents, families and nursing staff all pertinent information, clinical data regarding residents’ condition, and possible change in condition.
• Provide direct care to residents as needed in accordance with the care plan, policies and procedures, and nursing standards of care.
• Perform other duties including special projects, as assigned.

Education and Experience

Currently licensed as a Licensed Practical Nurse – LPN by the State of Alabama. One (1) year experience in a health care facility preferred. Must possess CPR certification within thirty (30) days of employment.

Physical Requirements For Essential Job Functions

• Must be able to move about intermittently throughout the workday.
• Must be able to reach, bend, and/or stoop intermittently throughout the work day.
• Must be able to see and hear or use prosthetics that will enable these senses to function adequately to ensure that the requirements of this position can be fully met.
• Must be able to push, pull, or move a minimum of 100 pounds utilizing proper body mechanics and assistance.
• Must be able to walk/stand 75% of the day.
• Must be able to cope with the mental and emotional stress of the position.

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