Smithfield, Virginia
Riverside Lifelong Health and Rehabilitation Smithfield is now hiring for temporary, 13-week contract Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) positions for either day or night shift!
Riverside Lifelong Health & Rehabilitation Smithfield; Assisted Living :
Some weekend shifts may be required
12-hour Day or 12-hour Night Shift Positions Currently Available
Overview
Contributes to the development, maintenance, or modifications to the individual service plans. Identifies changes in condition with proper documentation according to nursing practice standards.
Demonstrates consistent follow through for positive resident outcomes. Utilizes good judgment and specialized skills.
What you will do
Works under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, Nurse Manager or Nursing Supervisor, and ultimately responsible to the Director of Nursing or Assistant Director of Nursing and Director of Quality Care Management.
The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) monitors the resident. Participates in the planning, implementation and evaluation of nursing care.
Provides for the emotional, physical comfort and safety of the residents and their families. Assists in supervision of auxiliary personnel.
Performs other duties as assigned.
- Allows resident choices within limits of capability considering safety / dignity issues and follows policies and procedures of facility to include resident privacy and dignity.
- Assigns duties to non-professional staff such as CNAs according to education, training, policy and resident need in order to assure quality resident care is delivered.
Engages team members for optimal performance and addresses performance as needed.
Contributes to the development, maintenance, or modifications to the individual service plans. Identifies changes in condition with proper documentation according to nursing practice standards.
Demonstrates consistent follow through for positive resident outcomes. Utilizes good judgment and specialized skills.
Requirements :
- LPN Diploma from an accredited program required ONLY for new grads within 90 days of program completion
- Certification : CPR / BLS (within 30 days of hire) required. FA (within 30 days of hire)
- LPN license in the state of VA or compact required or board eligible This primary source verification required only for new graduates without their license within 90 days of graduation
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