On-Call LPN - Licensed Practical Nurse - Oregon

Position Details :

Status : Full-Time / Part-Time / On-Call

Shift : Day / Evening / NOC

Schedule : Various

What does the LicensedPractical Nurse (Travel Nursing Pool) do?

Do you want to work for one company and travel todifferent states, meeting leaders and serving our terrific residents? Everwanted to work in an environment where you get to know your patients (we callthem residents!) and their families not just for a few days, but for months,sometimes years at a time?

Want to work in a home-like, relaxed setting whereyou can truly focus on care? In our Licensed Practical Nurse role, you will be assistingin the delivery of nursing services to residents, charting in our EMR system,and ultimately collaborating with other healthcare providers to best serve ourresidents.

Why join thePrestige Care Family in the Licensed Practical Nurse ( Travel Nursing Pool ) role and whatcan we offer you?

• One set of policies + procedures, one set of rules,one vision enjoy all that travel nursing has to offer with one company thathas much opportunity for you.
• We are a 35+ year old, family owned and operatedorganization that has a strong promote from within culture.
• The ability to know your patients (we call themresidents!) and their families not just for a few days but long term.
• A defined career path you can start and builda long term and rewarding career with us.
• Education reimbursement
• Robust and comprehensive benefits package includingmedical, dental, vision, EAP, 401k match, employer paid life and disabilityinsurance, and more.

In this job, everyday you will

1. Supervises nonprofessional staff in the dailydelivery of resident care, schedules job assignments and develops nursing unitpriorities and assists in identifying substitutes for staff absences.

2. Monitors work assignments, provides feedback,evaluates performance, and redirects services as directed by Resident CareManager or Director of Nursing Services of pertinent problems.

3. Prepares or assists with new admissions,transfers, and discharges, providing direct resident care as determined byresident condition.

4. Completes treatments and procedures, as orderedby the physician, and within scope of practice and related training whileobserving resident condition and reporting changes to physician and ResidentCare Manager.

5. Evaluates and records residents’ needs andresponses to medications and administers medications as ordered by thephysician and directs medication aides accordingly.

6. Completes incident forms, transcribes andcarries out physician orders and notifies family and physician as directed.

7. Documents all pertinent information oninterdisciplinary notes and 24-Hour D.N.S. report form, and documentsmedications, treatments and procedures performed on appropriate records.

Education & Experienceyou need to qualify :

• An active LPN certificate or Associate Degree inNursing.
• Must have a current, unencumbered LPN license inthe state you would be practicing in.
• Minimum of 1 year working in geriatric nursing,including experience with medication administration, delivery systems andpharmacies.
• Excellent written and oral communication andmotivational skills are essential to success.
• Ability to creatively problem-solve in bothresident care and employee management situations.

Ways you can advancebeyond the Licensed Practical Nurse ( Travel Nursing Pool ) role :

Once you master this role, you could consider the StaffLPN at one of our skilled nursing care centers, Charge Nurse (LPN), Resident CareManager (LPN), Assistant Health Services Director (assisted living), HealthServices Director (in some markets) and other roles which require a higherlevel of education with Prestige Care.