Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) PRN

Hazlehurst Court Care and Rehab; Hazlehurst (GA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Part time

Job summary

Hazlehurst Court Care and Rehab seeks a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to provide quality nursing care on a PRN basis. The role supports both short-term rehabilitation and long-term care under supervision, administering medications, documenting care, and participating in care planning.

The LPN will coordinate with the Unit Director, supervise nursing staff, and ensure compliance with state, federal, and corporate guidelines while maintaining patient safety and comfort.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an approved Practical or Vocational Nursing program.
• Licensed to practice as an LPN in the State Board of Nursing.
• Experience in geriatric or rehabilitative nursing is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Takes active role in direct customer care.
• Administers medications and treatments and documents them.
• Maintains clinical documentation related to patient activity.
• Develops and implements individualized nursing care plans; participates in care plan meetings.
• Counts and records controlled substances at shift changes.
• Communicates data to Unit Manager/Supervisor and/or Physician.
• Monitors and updates communications and alerts throughout shift.
• Ensures emotional and physical comfort and safety of patients.
• Assists physician in rounds and examinations as needed.
• Supervises CNAs and coordinates nursing activities per guidelines.
• Attends mandated in-service programs and promotes patient-centered care.

Skills

Direct patient care

Medication administration

Clinical documentation

Care plan development

Leadership/supervision

Education

Graduate of approved PN/VN program

Licensed by State Board of Nursing

Geriatric/rehabilitative nursing experience preferred

Job description

Position Title: Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) PRN

Beacon Health Management is hiring a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to work at Hazlehurst Court Care and Rehab providing both short term rehabilitation and long-term care.

Position Summary

In conjunction with the Unit Director, the Licensed Practical Nurse utilizes a general understanding of the principles of Nursing in the development of and implementation of individualized Nursing Care Plans to ensure that the needs of the customers are met. He/she assists in the orientation of and supervision of nursing personnel, attends to the daily operations of the unit on per shift, unit level, and assumes responsibilities of a leadership role as needed.

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Responsibilities

• Takes an active role in direct customer care
• Administers medication and/or treatment and documentation of same to customers
• Responsible for clinical documentation related to customer activity
• Assists in developing and implementing individual nursing care plan for each customer. Participates in care plan meetings
• Counts and records class drugs when beginning and ending shift
• Communicates pertinent data to Unit Manger/Supervisor and/or Physician
• Reviews and updates communication board; as well as monitors and addresses alerts frequently throughout shift
• Provides for emotional and physical comfort and safety of customers
• Assist Physician in rounds and examination of customers, as needed
• Supervises and coordinates activities of Certified Nursing personnel and other LPN's in providing direct customer care in adherence to State, Federal and Corporate guidelines
• Enhances education by attending all mandated in-service programs
• Puts Customer Services First: Ensures that customers and families receive the highest quality of service in a caring and compassionate atmosphere which recognizes the individuals' needs and rights

Educational/Vocational Requirements

• The Licensed Practical Nurse must be a graduate of an approved school for Practical or Vocational Nursing and must be currently licensed by the State Board of Nursing.
• Experience is preferred in geriatric or rehabilitative Nursing
• Equal Opportunity Employer - All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.