LPN LTC- PRN

Pershinghospital; Nevada (IA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

A community healthcare provider in Nevada is seeking Licensed Practical Nurses for its Long-Term Care unit. The ideal candidates must possess an active LPN license in Nevada and current BLS certification. Availability for night shifts on Monday to Wednesday is strongly encouraged. Responsibilities include delivering direct nursing care, documenting patient information, and upholding ethical practices. This is a safety-sensitive position, requiring drug screening and background checks for all selected applicants.

Qualifications

• Active and unencumbered licensure with the State of Nevada is required.
• Current BLS certification is required.
• Applicants available for night shifts (Monday - Wednesday) are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing care and procedures under supervision.
• Document patient information according to guidelines.
• Demonstrate effective communication and organizational skills.
• Performs duties assigned by RN or physician in line with policies and scope.
• Identifies opportunities to expand knowledge.
• Records accurate patient information per guidelines.
• Understands Quality Improvement/Quality Assurance basics.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Documentation

Quality improvement

Education

Licensed Practical Nurse

Job description

Description

At Pershing General Hospital & Nursing Home, our mission is to be the first-choice provider for our community's health needs. We work tirelessly to provide excellent healthcare in our 13-bed critical access hospital, 25-bed long-term care facility, and rural health clinic.

Pershing General Hospitalis looking to hire Licensed Practical Nurses for our Long-Term Care unit. Active and unencumbered licensure with the State of Nevada is required, in addition to current BLS certification. Applicants who are available to work Monday - Wednesday on night shift are strongly encouraged to apply.

Essential Functions

1. Exhibits behaviors that are consistent with the Mission, Philosophy, and Values of Pershing General Hospital and Nursing Home as well as the culture and objectives of Pershing General Hospital and Nursing Home.
2. Demonstrates effective skills with the communication, organization, and management of assigned work.
3. Accountable for the ethical and legal responsibilities related to his/her scope of practice.
4. Assumes duties as assigned by the RN or physician in the delivery of direct nursing care and procedures, working within established policies, procedures and scope of practice.
5. Identifies and takes the initiative in expanding own knowledge base.
6. Records accurate and pertinent information on the patient’s record according to documentation guidelines.
7. Demonstrates a basic understanding of Quality Improvement/Quality Assurance in the organization.

Pershing General Hospital is an equal opportunity employer. LPN positions at Pershing General Hospital are considered safety sensitive. Qualified applicants will be contacted for an interview. All applicants selected for a position at PGH will be required to submit to and pass a drug and alcohol screen, as well as a criminal background check.

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