Nursing - LPN

Active Day; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Active Day in Louisville, KY seeks a Licensed Practical Nurse to provide compassionate nursing care to members under physician orders and emergent needs. You will support staff and families, document vital signs, and ensure compliance with policies and regulatory standards.

The role involves assisting with daily activities, delivering health education, and collaborating with a cross-functional team to enhance member experience and outcomes. LPN license and CPR are required.

Qualifications

• LPN license and CPR certification required.
• Background check and state regulatory requirements may apply.
• Minimum 21 years of age and one year of healthcare experience preferred.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and assist with transfers.

Responsibilities

• Provides nursing care according to plan of care, physician's orders and emergency needs.
• Monitors vital signs and documents responses to treatments and medications, reporting abnormalities to Director of Nursing.
• Assists members with daily activities including hygiene, meals, ambulation, arrivals and departures, and social activities.
• Provides health education and instruction to staff, members and family members.
• Provides emergency care as required.
• May administer medications with appropriate certification and RN supervision.
• Communicates professionally with members, families, co-workers, and referral agencies.
• Participates in staff meetings and cross-functional collaboration to enhance member experience and center goals.
• Complies with policies, safety and regulatory standards.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

LPN License

CPR Certification

Malpractice Insurance (if applicable)

Job description

Job Summary

The Licensed Practical Nurse provides nursing care to members in accordance with physician's orders and emergent needs. Duties involve providing instruction and assistance to members, staff and family members. The Licensed Practical Nurse ensures that all work complies with company policies and procedures, safety and regulatory laws and standards.

Qualifications

• LPN License, CPR certification, and valid malpractice insurance policy if applicable.
• At least 21 years of age.
• At least one-year full-time equivalent experience in a health care setting preferred.
• Prior experience working seniors and/or adults with special needs preferred.
• Strong communication and engaging interpersonal skills.
• Able to multi-task and manage time effectively.
• Able to work a flexible schedule.
• Able to bend, pull, push, squat, turn, transfer, and lift 50 pounds; able to stand for an extended period while providing physical assistance to members.
• Successful results of background check, and where applicable, additional state-specific regulatory requirements.

Job Responsibilities

• Provides nursing care to members according to individual plan of care, physician's orders and emergency needs.
• Observes, monitors and documents members' vital signs and responses to treatments and medications, reporting abnormalities to Director of Nursing.
• Assists members as needed with daily functional activities, including but not limited to, hygiene,
  meals, ambulation, arrivals and departures, and social activities.
• Provides health education and instruction to staff, members and family members.
• Provides emergency care as required.
• May be required to administer medications with appropriate certification and supervision by the Registered Nurse.
• Communicate in a positive, courteous and professional manner with members and their
  families, co-workers, referral agencies, and the community at large.
• Participate in staff meetings and in-service educational programs as requested; actively
  collaborate with cross-functional team, providing feedback and recommendations for
  enhancing the member experience and achieving the center’s overall goals and objectives.
• Comply with company policies and procedures, safety and regulatory laws and standards.
• Other duties and responsibilities as changed or assigned at any time.

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