Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) PRN

Hazelhurst Court Care & Rehab; Hazlehurst (GA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Part time

Job summary

Hazelfhurst Court Care & Rehab is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to provide direct patient care in a short-term rehab and long-term care setting in Hazlehurst, GA. The role supports the Unit Director and may assume leadership duties as needed.

Responsibilities include medication administration, care plan participation, and supervision of nursing staff per shift. Applicants must be a graduate of an approved program and hold an active LPN license in Georgia.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an approved school for Practical or Vocational Nursing.
• Currently licensed by the State Board of Nursing.
• Experience in geriatric or rehabilitative nursing preferred.

Responsibilities

• Takes an active role in direct customer care.
• Administers medication and/or treatment and documents it.
• Responsible for clinical documentation related to customer activity.
• Assists in developing and implementing individual nursing care plans.
• Counts and records controlled drugs per shift.
• Communicates data to Unit Manager/Supervisor and Physician.
• Supervises CNAs and other LPNs in providing care.
• Participates in mandated in-service programs.
• Provides compassionate care and safety for customers.

Skills

Patient care

Medication administration

Documentation

Team supervision

Education

LPN license

State Board of Nursing

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) RESPONSIBLITIES:

• 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:

1. 1. 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.
2. 2. 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.