Licensed Practical Nurse - Shady Rest Care Center

Ltc Accounting Group; Pryor Creek (OK); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Shady Rest Care Center in Pryor, OK is seeking an entry-level LPN/LVN to join our long-term care team. This position offers either full-time or part-time安排 and involves medication administration, resident observation, and collaboration with RNs to ensure quality care.

Ideal candidates have graduated from an accredited nursing program and hold an Oklahoma license. Strong communication skills and the ability to lift moderately are required.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited nursing school and a current, valid license or registration (LPN/LVN) in Oklahoma are required.
• Nursing experience in a long-term care facility is preferred.
• Supervisory experience is desirable.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills are necessary.

Responsibilities

• Observes, assesses and reports resident condition/changes, and documentation.
• Assists in collection of data relevant to resident assessment and evaluation.
• Consults with RN regarding changes in resident’s condition.
• Receives, transcribes, and executes physicians' orders.
• Assures implementation of care plans as directed.
• Administers medications as prescribed.
• Oversees/monitors functions and activities of subordinate staff.
• Participates in assigning duties for subordinate staff.
• Investigates/documents accidents and incidents.
• Identifies/secures equipment and supplies.
• Contributes to assurance of resident care consistent with accepted standards.

Skills

Communication skills

English literacy

Nursing background

Supervisory potential

Education

Graduation from accredited nursing program

Job description

Job Details

Level: Entry

Job Location: Shady Rest Care Center - Pryor, OK 74362

Position Type: Full-Time/Part-Time

Travel Percentage: Negligible

Job Shift: Day

Job Category: Health Care

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited nursing school and a current, valid license or registration (LPN/LVN) in the state where employed are required.
• Nursing experience in a long-term care facility is preferred.
• Supervisory experience is desirable.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills are necessary.
• Functional literacy in English is required.

Essential Functions

• Observes,assesses and reports resident condition/changes, and documentation.
• Assists in collection of data relevant to resident assessment and evaluation.
• Consults with RN regarding changes in residents condition.
• Receives, transcribes, and executes physicians orders.
• Assures implementation of care plans as directed.
• Administers medications as prescribed.
• Oversees/monitors functions and activities of subordinate staff.
• Participates in assigning duties for subordinate staff.
• investigates/documents accidents and incidents.
• Identifies/secures equipment and supplies.
• Contributes to assurance of resident care consistent with accepted standards of care and established policy and procedure.
• Must be able to perform moderate to heavy lifting.
• Must be able to walk and stand for extended periods of time.
• Evaluates staffperformance andmay initiate appropriate action.

Other Functions

• Encourages safety to prevent accidents and assures equipment safety.
• Assures equipment safety.
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor.