PRN Nursing Home LPN Job in Morganton, North Carolina

Gifted Healthcare; Morganton (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Gifted Healthcare in Morganton, NC is seeking Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) to plan and manage patient care specific to each patient. The LPN acts as the eyes and ears of RNs and Physicians and performs ongoing assessments of vital signs to support the care team.

The role includes administering and monitoring medications and dressings, supervising nursing assistants, and addressing problems in each patient's care plan.

Responsibilities

• LPNs administer and monitor patient medications and dressing changes.
• Supervise nursing assistants and act as the leader of a group of nurses.
• Find, address, and provide solutions for any problems a specific patient might have in terms of their care plan.
• Administer intravenous medication and fluids and care for those intravenous lines in patients. Shift: AM or PM

Job description

Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) plan and manage patient care specific to each patient. The LPN acts as the eyes and ears of Registered Nurses and Physicians and performs ongoing and accurate assessments of vital signs. LPN job responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• LPNs administer and monitor patient medications and dressing changes.
• Supervise nursing assistants and act as the leader of a group of nurses.
• Find, address, and provide solutions for any problems a specific patient might have in terms of their care plan.
• Administer intravenous medication and fluids and care for those intravenous lines in patients. Shift: AM or PM