Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Pay In Lieu Of Benefits -Full-Time- $34+shift diff

Noland Health Services, Inc.; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Noland Health Services, Inc. seeks a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to provide direct care to residents in accordance with the care plan and nursing standards.

The LPN will supervise Nursing/Resident Care Assistants, document care, report changes to the Resident Care Coordinator, administer medications as ordered, and complete shift assessments. CPR certification within 30 days is required.

Qualifications

• Current LPN license in Alabama.
• CPR certification within 30 days of employment.

Responsibilities

• 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 responsibilities and report concerns to the Resident Care Coordinator.
• Document according to policies and procedures and regulations.
• Chart nurse’s notes reflecting the care provided and resident responses.
• Transcribe and/or check physician orders and ensure orders are executed.
• Administer and document medication administration per physician’s orders.
• Complete assessments on all assigned residents on each shift.
• Report residents’ condition to oncoming staff.
• Communicate with physicians, residents, families, and nursing staff about pertinent information.

Skills

CPR certification

Education

Licensed Practical Nurse – LPN (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.