LPN / LVN - LTC

Cynet Health; Girard (PA); Sur place; USD 42 000 - 56 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) will work in a Long-Term Care/Special Needs Facility. The role involves providing care for residents with various diagnoses, including long-term and dementia care for adults 18+.

You will participate in care planning and collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to deliver comprehensive care. Responsibilities include med and treatment administration, wound care, blood glucose monitoring, IV meds, insulin, and routine nursing duties, with on-site pharmacy

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of nursing experience.
• Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) required.
• BLS Certification required.
• Must-have: PCC experience.
• Experience measuring wounds.

Responsabilités

• Provide med administration and treatments including wound care.
• Monitor blood glucose and insulin administration as prescribed.
• Handle IV medications, TPN, and tube feedings as ordered.
• Record and chart care plan details and vitals.
• Collaborate with RNs, therapists, social workers and other staff.

Connaissances

PCC experience

Wound measurement

Description du poste

LPN / LVN - LTC

Profession: LPN/LVN

Specialty: LTC/SNF

Duration: 15 weeks

Shift: Days

Hours per Shift: 8 hours

Experience: Minimum 1 year

License: Required

Certifications: BLS Certification

Must-Have:

• Prior experience with PCC
• Experience measuring wounds

Description:

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) will work in a Long-Term Care/Special Needs Facility.

The position involves providing care for residents with various diagnoses, including long-term care, skilled care, rehabilitation, and dementia care for individuals aged 18 and older.

Responsibilities include med and treatment administration, blood glucose monitoring, insulin administration, IV medications, TPN, tube feedings, wound care, lab draws, and assisting with activities of daily living (ADLs).

Additional duties include assessment charting, incident reports, monitoring vital signs, and oxygen management.

LPNs will collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, including physical and occupational therapists, speech-language pathologists, and social workers.

There are nurse managers assigned to oversee units on weekdays, while weekends will have one nurse manager overseeing all units.

Staffing includes a combination of RNs and LPNs across shifts, with a focus on maintaining consistent assignments.

The LPN will operate under the direction of a registered nurse supervisor and will be required to participate in care plan meetings.

Pharmacy services are available on-site during regular business hours.

Nurses may be assigned to different areas based on staffing needs but will primarily work in consistent areas.

The dress code allows for any color of clean, professional scrubs except camouflage.

Weekend and holiday work is required as needed.