Night Shift LPN: Lead Resident Care & Meds

MAGNOLIA MANOR, INC; Americus (GA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Restaurant d’entreprise

Job summary

Entertimeonline is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse in Americus, GA to oversee resident care and support the Director of Nursing in maintaining high standards of quality care in a long-term care facility.

The role requires an active Georgia LPN license and offers responsibilities including medication administration, patient education, and supervision of CNAs, with a focus on patient well-being and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

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

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.

Skills

Leadership

Independent Work

Interpersonal Skills

Communication

Education

Georgia LPN License

Long-term care experience preferred

Job description

Entertimeonline is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse in Americus, GA to oversee resident care and support the Director of Nursing in maintaining high standards of quality care in a long-term care facility.

The role requires an active Georgia LPN license and offers responsibilities including medication administration, patient education, and supervision of CNAs, with a focus on patient well-being and regulatory compliance.