Pavilion LPN PRN

Appling Healthcare; Baxley (GA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare facility in Baxley, Georgia, is seeking a Charge Nurse to oversee care for residents. The role includes supervising nursing staff, administering medications and performing clinical procedures. Candidates must have a valid Georgia nursing license and certification in Basic Cardiac Life Support. Preferred experience in long-term care enhances candidates' profiles, supporting a collaborative environment for resident well-being.

Qualifications

• Hold a current Georgia nursing license with required education.
• Have Basic Cardiac Life Support Certification.
• Possess clinical skills in medication and IV administration.

Responsibilities

• Supervise nursing staff and lead resident care.
• Administer medications and perform IV therapy.
• Participate in care conferences for resident planning.

Skills

Charge nurse duties

Medication administration

IV therapy

Vital signs monitoring

Clinical documentation

Education

Graduate of an Accredited School of Licensed Practical Nursing

Current State of Georgia License

Basic Cardiac Life Support Certification

Job description

EOE STATEMENT

We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

DESCRIPTION

• Acts as charge nurse on shift assigned to lead and supervise all staff in providing care to residents and makes decisions in evaluation of resident conditions.
• Gives medications, including IV push and IV piggyback medications.
• Starts IV as ordered. (Only LPNs with inservice in IV therapy may start IV).
• Takes vital signs and records on medical record those required with certain type medications.
• Collects lab specimen and records results.
• Administers prescribed procedures such as enemas, etc.
• Provides for the physical and emotional well being and care of the residents.
• Participates and provides input to other ancillary personnel at weekly Medicare and care plan conference information that will further benefit the resident plan of care.
• Chart any information pertinent to resident and does weekly and/or monthly summaries as assigned addressing any resident needs according to the care plan.
• Provides and supervises administration of treatments using medications such as Decubitus care, G-tube care and Foley catheter care. All dressings are done using sterile or aseptic technique.
• Inserts Foley catheters using sterile technique.

Education/Qualifications/Requirements:

• Graduate of an Accredited School of Licensed Practical Nursing.
• Holds a current State of Georgia License.
• Current Basic Cardiac Life Support Certification.
• 20 hours of education every two (2) years by a Board approved provider in order to maintain LPN license.

Experience:

Prior experience in a long-term care facility preferred but not required.