Licensed Practical Nurse

A healthcare services organization in Virginia is actively seeking a new Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) for a promising opportunity with their growing team in Suffolk.

Responsibilities

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) will :

Prepare and implement written plans of care for each resident

Prepare monthly progress reports relative to the Nursing Plans of Care and new needs as they are identified

Update monthly nursing reports for all consumers

Provide healthcare training to residents, staff, and / or families as necessary

Schedule, monitor, and ensure documentation of all medical services required by consumers

Supervise the implementation of policies and procedures concerning medication storage, handling, and administration

Review MARs and physicians orders weekly, to ensure proper administration by Residential Technicians

Participate as an active member of the Interdisciplinary Team

Perform other duties, as needed

Qualifications :

2+ years of work experience with the Developmentally Disabled population

Graduate of an accredited Practical Nurse program

VA Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Experience with Psychiatric / Behavioral Healthcare Nursing

Solid assessment, clinical, and documentation skills

Patient oriented

Great interpersonal skills

Excellent communication skills (written and verbal)

Strong attention to detail

Highly organized

by Jobble