Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - ALF/SCALF - PRN - New Pay Rates

Noland Health Services, Inc.; Birmingham (AL); Presencial; USD 30.000 - 36.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Noland Health Services, Inc. in Birmingham, AL seeks a licensed practical nurse (LPN) to provide direct resident care according to care plans and nursing standards. This PRN position requires flexibility to work various shifts including weekends.

Responsibilities include admissions/transfers/discharges, medication administration, assessments, and coordination with the care team. Alabama LPN license and CPR certification are required or obtained within 30 days; one year health-facility experience

Formación

• Currently licensed as an LPN in Alabama.
• CPR certification required within 30 days of employment.
• One year of health care facility experience preferred.

Responsabilidades

• Admit, transfer, and discharge residents as required and inform staff.
• Check residents regularly to observe and evaluate physical and emotional status.
• Direct Nursing/Resident Care Assistants and report concerns to the Resident Care Coordinator.
• Document according to policies and regulations; chart nurse notes clearly.
• Transcribe and verify physician orders; ensure orders are executed.

Conocimientos

CPR Certification

LPN License

Educación

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) – Alabama

Descripción del empleo

• Must be willing to work all shifts, including weekends
• Excellent working environment

• PRN Positions Available
• Must be willing to work all shifts, including weekends
• Oaks on Parkwood - ALF/SCALF
• Excellent working environment

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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