LocalTravel Licensed Practical Nurse LPN 26-00019
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Job Location:
Falmouth, ME - USA
Weekly Salary:
$ 1900 - 2050
Posted on:
20 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Job Title: Local/Travel Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
Job Location: Falmouth MA 02540
Duration: 12 weeks (extendable)
Shift: 8-hour shifts 5 days/week Evenings (3:00 PM 11:00 PM) every other weekend/holiday
Pay Rate: $1900 $2050 (Weekly Gross)
Responsibilities:
Direct the day-to-day functions of nursing assistants in accordance with current rules regulations and guidelines governing long-term care facilities.
Meet with assigned nursing staff and support personnel to plan shift services programs and activities.
Complete and file required recordkeeping forms/charts upon resident admission transfer and/or discharge.
Encourage attending physicians to review treatment plans and record/sign their orders and progress notes per policy.
Receive and document physician telephone orders on the appropriate forms.
Transcribe physician orders to resident charts cardex medication cards and treatment/care plans as required.
Chart nurses notes in an informative and descriptive manner reflecting resident care and responses.
Inform nursing personnel of new admissions arrival times and room assignments.
Participate in facility surveys/inspections by authorized government agencies as requested.
Perform nursing administrative functions as outlined in the job description.
Participate in orientation of new residents and family members.
Make rounds with physicians as necessary.
Consult with resident physicians regarding care treatment and rehabilitation needs.
Review resident charts for treatments medication orders and diets.
Prepare and administer medications as ordered; verify resident identity prior to administration.
Perform all LPN duties related to drug administration.
Ensure adequate supplies of medications equipment and floor stock; report needs to the Nurse Supervisor.
Administer professional services including catheterization tube feedings suctioning dressing changes colostomy care specimen collection and range-of-motion exercises.
Collect samples (urine blood sputum) and perform routine lab tests.
Take and record vital signs (TPR blood pressure etc.).
Monitor food brought in by family/visitors to ensure compliance with dietary restrictions; report issues.
Provide health education to residents and families.
Maintain confidentiality of all resident information and comply with resident rights and HIPAA standards.
Perform other related duties as assigned.
Required Education & Qualifications:
Graduate of an accredited LPN program or possess a Nursing Degree from an accredited college or university.
Current active unencumbered Massachusetts LPN license.
BLS/CPR and AED certification required.
Ability to read write speak and understand English.
Demonstrated knowledge and skills appropriate to age-related resident care needs.
Strong teamwork leadership and supervisory abilities.
Ability to make independent decisions when necessary.
Ability to communicate tactfully with staff residents families visitors and agencies.
Knowledge of nursing practices medical procedures and applicable regulations.
Ability to plan organize and implement care programs and policies.
Patience professionalism enthusiasm and adaptability.
Physical ability to lift at least 50 pounds and meet all job-related physical and sensory requirements.
Must not pose a direct threat to workplace safety.
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About Navitas Healthcare LLC: It is a certified WBENC and one of the fastest-growing healthcare staffing firms in the US providing Medical Clinical and Non-Clinical services to numerous hospitals. We offer the most competitive pay for every position we cater. We understand this is a partnership. You will not be blindsided and your salary will be discussed upfront.
Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
- EMR Systems
- Hospital Experience
- Acute Care
- ICU Experience
- Dermal Fillers
- Experience Administering Injections
- Home Care
- Nursing
- Botox Experience
- Critical Care Experience
- Medication Administration
- Tube Feeding
