Licensed Practical Nurse - PRN

Hillcrest Manor Nursing Center; Blackwell (OK); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Hillcrest Manor Nursing Center in Oklahoma seeks an LPN to provide direct patient care for geriatric residents in a community-based setting. You will follow physician orders, document vitals, administer medications, and collaborate with families and staff to ensure quality resident care.

Applicants must hold a current state LPN license and have about 1 year of experience in a community-based care environment.

Qualifications

• Current state LPN license.
• 1-year experience as an LPN in community-based care preferred.
• Follow state regulations and company policies.
• Must pass criminal background check.
• LPN students who meet criteria may be considered.

Responsibilities

• Follow physician orders and provide data for resident care.
• Record medical history accurately.
• Take and record vital signs (BP, temp, HR, etc.).
• Observe patient progress and medication effects.
• Document changes and notify physician and supervisor.
• Administer injections, medications, and basic care tasks.
• Collect lab samples as assigned.
• Provide emotional support and communicate with families.

Skills

LPN license

Vital signs measurement

Medication administration

Wound care

Infection control

Communication with families

Education

LPN license

Job description

Mission Statement:We shepherd people for the glory of God.

Company Overview:

Every employee is a Shepherd. Above all else, Shepherds are stewards of the people and resources entrusted to them. Shepherds feed and care for all people consistent with the Fruit of the Spirit (Gal 5:22, Love, Joy, Peace, Patience, Kindness, Goodness, Faithfulness, Gentleness and Self-Control). Our supreme example of a Shepherd is "The Good Shepherd", Jesus Christ.
Responsibilities:

• Follow Physician orders and provide detailed assessment data for quality resident care
• Record a patient’s medical history accurately
• Take and record measurements of blood pressure, temperature, heart rate etc.
• Observe patients under treatment to identify progress, side-effects of medications etc.
• Document any change in patients’ condition, notify Physician, supervisor and document
• Administer injections, prescribed medications, enemas etc., clean and dress wounds and assist with other basic medical care tasks
• Collect samples for lab testing as assigned
• Provide emotional and psychological support when needed
• Communicate with patients’ family or friends to provide advice, comfort and release instructions

AND……

Nurses get to utilize many different clinical skills because we service geriatric patients who have needs of wound care, infection control management, IV’s, wound vacs, gastrostomy tubes, medication management, and more!

Job Requirements:

• Have a current state LPN License.
• 1-year experience as an LPN, in a community-based care setting (preferred).
• Follow State regulations as well as company policies and guidelines.
• Must pass criminal background check.
• LPN students who meet certain criteria may be considered for this position!