Licensed Practical Nurse

Duties: Job Summary Performs nursing care and assists with planning and implementing care for the comfort and well being of the patient under the direct supervision of a registered nurse. Assists in maintaining a safe working environment performs all related job responsibilities in a safe manner and maintains clinical and professional competency as appropriate to the ages developmental stages and special needs of the patients served. Essential Functions Participates in patient assessments by determining nursing care needs based upon collection and interpretation of relevant data. Recognizes and determines need for immediate intervention. Demonstrates knowledge which enables the following: documentation of patient observations treatments patient response to treatment and nursing care utilizing the nursing process participates actively in treatment and assisting with procedures. Assists with development/revision of the plan of care by providing data and identifying potential goals and intervention for review by the RN . Communicates with the appropriate clinical staff on the status of a patient if a significant change has occurred. Implements the identified plan under the supervision of the RN ensuring tasks have been completed. Aware of patients progress and goals as demonstrated by documentation in the medical records. Organizes workload and prioritizes responsibilities to ensure quality patient care is delivered in a time efficient manner. Attains knowledge and competence that reflects current nursing practice and performs only those nursing skills which they are competent to perform in accordance with legal boundaries and facility policies and procedures. Documents assessments procedures patient/family education and the communication of information to appropriate members of the healthcare team in a timely manner. Provides and assesses effectiveness of patient and family education under the direction of the registered nurse within the scope of practice as defined by law. Physical Requirements Work requires walking standing sitting lifting reaching bending pushing and pulling. Must be able to lift and support the weight of 35 pounds when handling patients medical equipment and supplies. Understands and speaks fluent English. Must have intact sense of sight hearing smell and touch finger dexterity critical thinking and ability to concentrate. Must be able to respond quickly to changes in the patient and unit conditions. Based on the physical requirements for this position all applicants for this position are required to undergo a physical ability test as a condition of employment

Skills: Skills: Current LPN licensure or temporary license as a licensed practical nurse petitioner required. Basic Life Support for Healthcare Provider (BLS HCP) from AHA required

Education: Education: Graduation from an accredited school of practical nursing required

Schedule Notes: Interview or Auto Offer: Auto Offer Travel or Local (Temp to Perm): Local Contract Length: 13 Weeks (Temp to Perm) Location: 1411 Dove Street. Monroe. NC. 28112. US Jesse Helms Nursing Center Specialty/Unit: SNF Schedule:7a7p Every other Weekend required Weekend/Float Requirements (if applicable): Every other Weekend required Certification/Licensure/Experience Requirements: Current LPN licensure BLS from AHA required Submittal Packet Requirements: Cover Page Resume Proof of Required Certifications/Licensure Important Notes (If Applicable): ceil blue Scrubs **Temp to Perm. Worker must be willing to convert after the contract is over. The worker must either live within 45 minutes of the facility or be relocating to the area. If your worker is not local please indicate on the resume or cover page if your worker is in the process of relocating or plans to relocate permanently if offered. If this is not on the submittal packet the worker will be rejected.
Required Skills: PATIENT CAREMEDICAL RECORDSDOCUMENTATIONREGISTERED NURSECOLLECTION
Additional Skills: LPNRN

Minimum Degree Required: Completed High School (Diploma or GED)
Hours Per Day: 12.00
Hours Per Week: 36.00
Languages: English( Speak Read Write )
Department: 35171 : Skilled Nursing Facility Atrium Skilled Nursing Facilities : Jesse Helms Nsg Ctr 1411 Dove St Monroe NC
Job Category: Clinical Nursing Travel