Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - $35 Weekend Only

Noland Health Services, Inc.; Dothan (AL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Noland Health Services, Inc. is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to provide direct resident care in accordance with the care plan and nursing standards at our Alabama facility.

This role requires accurate documentation, timely communication with physicians and families, and adherence to policies. A current Alabama LPN license and CPR certification are required, with 1 year of healthcare facility experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Current LPN license in Alabama.
• 1 year health care facility experience preferred.
• CPR certification within 30 days of employment required.

Responsibilities

• Admit, transfer, and discharge residents as required and inform staff.
• Regularly check residents to observe and evaluate status.
• Direct Nursing/Resident Care Assistants and report concerns.
• Document according to policies and regulations.
• Chart nurse’s notes reflecting care and resident responses.
• Report discrepancies and issues to the Resident Care Coordinator.
• Transcribe and verify physician orders.
• Administer and document medications per orders.
• Complete resident assessments on each shift.
• Communicate pertinent clinical information to staff and physicians.

Skills

Direct patient care

Care coordination

CPR certification

Documentation

Education

LPN license Alabama

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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