LPN (Day Shift) - Americus Nursing Center

Magnolia Manor; Americus (GA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Magnolia Manor Assisted Living in Americus, GA is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse for the night shift (7:00pm - 7:00am). This non-exempt role focuses on directing and supervising resident care under the Administrator’s guidance to ensure the highest quality of care.

The ideal candidate holds a current Georgia LPN license and has experience in long-term care. You will administer medications, document care, and collaborate with physicians, CNAs, and families to support residents’ well-being.

Qualifications

• Current unencumbered Georgia LPN license is required.
• Experience in the long-term care setting is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform nursing techniques to support residents' comfort and well-being.
• Check each resident daily to assess status and functioning.
• Prepare equipment and assist physicians during rounds.
• Administer prescribed medications and provide treatments.
• Ensure proper handling and storage of medications and controlled substances.
• Observe residents' reactions to medications and treatments.
• Document changes in residents' condition and report to supervisor/physician.
• Provide education to residents and families regarding care.
• Assist in planning, supervising, and instructing CNAs; assign daily tasks.

Skills

Leadership

Independence

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Education

Georgia LPN License

Job description

• Location 2001 South Lee Street,Americus, GA, 31709,United States

Contact information

• Phone [phone]
• Email [e-mail]

Description

TITLE: Licensed Practical Nurse

REPORTS TO: Administrator

Non-Exempt

Shift Hours: 7:00pm - 7:00am

PURPOSE OF POSITION:

The primary purpose of the position is to direct and supervise resident care in accordance with current federal, state, and local standards, guidelines, and regulations that govern the facility and as may be required by the Director of Nursing to ensure that the highest quality of care is maintained at all times.

ROLE and RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Performs nursing techniques for the comfort and well-being of the residents; checks each resident daily to determine status; ensures residents reach the highest attainable level of functioning.
• Prepare equipment and assists physicians during their rounds.
• Administers prescribed medications, provides treatments using therapeutic equipment; ensures proper handling and storage of medications and controlled substances.
• Observes residents’ reactions to medications and treatments.
• Observes, records, and reports changes in residents’ condition to the supervisor and attending physician.
• Maintains resident’s medical record by way of documentation as required by policy.
• Provides education to residents and families regarding care.
• Assists in planning, supervising, and instructing CNA; assigns daily work assignments to ensure positive outcomes for residents.

KEY CHARACTERISTICS:

• Must have the ability to lead and motivate co-workers.
• Ability to work independently without supervision.
• Able to work intimately with residents, physicians, and staff.
• Good interpersonal and communication skill.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/QUALIFICATIONS:

• Has a current unencumbered Georgia LPN License.
• Experience in the long-term care setting is preferred.