LPN: Direct Resident Care & Care Coordination

Noland Health Services, Inc.; Bessemer (AL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Noland Health Services, Inc. in Alabama is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to provide direct patient care to residents according to care plans and nursing standards.

The role involves admitting, transferring, discharging residents, coordinating with care team, documenting, and administering medications. A current LPN license and CPR within 30 days are required; one year of healthcare facility experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Current LPN license.
• CPR certification within 30 days of employment.
• One year of health care facility experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Admit, transfer, and discharge residents as required and inform staff.
• Check residents on a regular basis to observe and evaluate physical and emotional status.
• Direct Nursing/Resident Care Assistants in the performance of their responsibility and report any concerns to the Resident Care Coordinator.
• Document according to policies and procedures and regulations.
• Chart nurse’s notes in an informative, descriptive, and legible manner that reflects the care provided to the resident and the resident’s responses to care and intervention.
• Report all discrepancies, problems, and issues regarding resident care to the Resident Care Coordinator.
• Transcribe and/or check physician orders to ensure orders have been executed.
• Administer and document medication administration per physician’s orders.
• Complete assessments on all assigned residents on each shift.
• Report residents’ condition and shift occurrences to oncoming staff.
• Communicate with physicians, residents, families and nursing staff all pertinent information, clinical data regarding residents’ condition, and possible change in condition.
• Provide direct care to residents as needed in accordance with the care plan, policies and procedures, and nursing standards of care.
• Perform other duties including special projects, as assigned.

Skills

Direct patient care

Education

Licensed Practical Nurse - LPN

CPR certification

Job description

Noland Health Services, Inc. in Alabama is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to provide direct patient care to residents according to care plans and nursing standards.

The role involves admitting, transferring, discharging residents, coordinating with care team, documenting, and administering medications. A current LPN license and CPR within 30 days are required; one year of healthcare facility experience is preferred.