LPN/RN *Weekend Option*

Owen Valley Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center; Brazil (IN); On-site; USD 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider is seeking dedicated LPNs and RNs for weekend shifts. This role involves critical patient care duties, including medication administration, charting, and maintaining patient confidentiality. The ideal candidate will have a current nursing license and a passion for providing quality care in a supportive environment. Join a team that values warmth and professionalism, ensuring the best care for residents while enjoying a competitive weekend incentive bonus. If you're looking to make a difference in healthcare, this opportunity is for you!

Qualifications

• Must possess a current RN or LPN state license.
• Knowledge of nursing and medical practices is essential.
• Experience in Long Term Care is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Administer medications and perform nursing duties as required.
• Maintain patient confidentiality and ensure safety regulations.
• Develop rapport with inter-departmental personnel.

Skills

Nursing Practices

Medication Administration

Charting and Documentation

Patient Monitoring

IV Care

Education

Registered Nurse License

Licensed Practical Nurse License

CPR Certification

Job description

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• The weekend incentive bonus for employees is $3 per hour plus base rate, in addition to applicable shift differentials.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Complete & file required recordkeeping forms/charts upon the resident’s admission, transfer, and/or discharge. Receive & transcribe telephone orders from physicians & record on the Physician’s Order Form. Chart nurse’s notes in an informative & descriptive manner that reflects the care provided to the resident, as well as the resident’s response to the care. Fill out and complete accident/incident reports & submit to the Director as required. Perform routine charting duties as required & in accordance with established charting & documentation policies & procedures.
• Prepare & administer medications as ordered by the physician.
• Develop & maintain a good working rapport with inter-departmental personnel, as well as other departments within the facility to ensure that nursing services and activities can be adequately maintained to meet the needs of the residents. Create and maintain an atmosphere of warmth, personal interest, and positive emphasis, as well as a calm environment throughout the unit and shift. Receive/give the nursing report upon reporting in and ending shift duty hours. Make rounds with physicians as necessary.
• Administer professional services such as: catheterization, tube feedings, suction, applying and changing dressings/bandages, packs, colostomy, and drainage bags, taking blood, giving massages and range of motion exercises, etc., as required.
• Monitor your assigned personnel to ensure that they are following established safety regulations in the use of equipment and supplies.
• Maintain confidentiality of all resident care information including protected health information. Report known or suspected incidents of unauthorized disclosure of such information. Ensure that all nursing care is provided in privacy and that nursing service personnel knock before entering the resident’s room.
• Provide IV & IV site care as needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Registered Nurse with current unencumbered state licensure.
• Licensed Practical Nurse with current unencumbered state licensure.
• Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.
• Must be able to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action.
• Must be knowledgeable of nursing & medical practices & procedures, as well as laws, regulations, and guidelines that pertain to nursing care facilities.
• Current CPR Certification is required.
• Experience in Long Term Care is preferred.

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Health Care Provider

Industries

• Hospitals and Health Care