Weekend Shift (Saturday & Sunday 7am-11pm)
Experience with individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities is preferred but not required.
LPN Job Responsibilities :
- Plans and manages patient care according to each patient's needs.
- Compassionate and caring to all clients.
- Obtains patient vital signs, including pulse, blood pressure, temperature, and respiration.
- Provides routine care for patients.
- Observes patients' health.
- Reviews medical charts.
- Accompanies patients to their rooms.
- Assists Director of Nursing.
- Communicates with patients and their families.
- Administers medications.
- Provides wound care.
- Prepares and administers injections and / or enemas.
- Assists with patient comfort.
- Monitors catheters.
- Other duties as required.
LPN Qualifications / Skills :
Medical knowledgePatienceCompassionKindnessCritical thinking skillsKnowledge of infection control practicesStamina and physical enduranceObservational skillsKnowledge of occupational hazards and safety rulesCommunication skillsLeadershipEmpathyEducation and Experience Requirements :
Completion of state approved training program (generally in the form of a diploma, certificate, or associate degree)LPN license (pass NCLEX-PN exam)BLS certification1-2 years recent nursing experience