LPN: Compassionate Caregiver & Patient Advocate

Whispering Pines Rehabilitation & Nursing Center; Washington; On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Whispering Pines Rehabilitation & Nursing Center is seeking dedicated LPNs to join our care team. You will obtain and document patient histories, assess and record vital signs, and prepare patients for continuing care after treatment, all while maintaining a safe and clean environment.

You may also instruct clinical staff, report observations to the team, and administer medications under the direction of licensed professionals.

Qualifications

• Candidates must be licensed practical nurses (LPN) with current credentials.
• Ability to document patient histories and vital signs accurately.
• Capacity to respond to medical emergencies and administer medications under supervision.
• Effective communication with patients, families, and clinical staff.

Responsibilities

• Obtains and documents patient histories and medical information accurately.
• Assesses, reports, and records vital signs and measurements. Collects specimens.
• Observes patients for physical or emotional changes and reports observations.
• Maintains a comfortable, orderly, safe and clean environment for patients.
• Responds to medical emergencies and records patient information.
• Prepares patients for continuing care after treatment.
• May instruct clinical staff.
• May serve as a source of information on nursing matters pertaining to section.
• May administer medications under direction and authority of a licensed professional medical provider.
• Performs additional functions incidental to nursing activities.

Job description

Whispering Pines Rehabilitation & Nursing Center is seeking dedicated LPNs to join our care team. You will obtain and document patient histories, assess and record vital signs, and prepare patients for continuing care after treatment, all while maintaining a safe and clean environment.

You may also instruct clinical staff, report observations to the team, and administer medications under the direction of licensed professionals.