NEW - WE ARE NOW OFFERING A $10,000 ANNUAL RETENTION BONUS ON TOP OF A $8,000 SIGN-ON BONUS AND $20,000 IN TUITION REIMBURSEMENT!!!
Summary:
The LPN Nurse works the night shift on a designated nursing unit and assures smooth operations of the unit under the direction of supervision of a Registered Nurse. Scope of work may be modified by State specific rules under the Nurse Practice Act.
Education:
Graduate of accredited LPN School Nursing.
Licenses/Certification:
Current valid LPN license in the state employed.
Valid CPR certification.
Experience:
At least one (1) year nursing experience preferred.
Evidence of continuing education or special preparation or experience in gerontological nursing and/or long-term care nursing desirable.
Essential Functions:
- Documents the resident’s condition and nursing needs accurately and in a timely manner.
- Reports pertinent observations and reactions regarding residents promptly to RN.
- Provides oncoming shift and supervisors with accurate and complete resident status report.
- Receives and records physicians’ orders.
- Coordinates, directs and evaluates staff (i.e., Medication Aides/Medication Techs, Nurse Aides, etc.) as directed.
- Assures compliance with policies and procedures.
- Reports problems and complaints timely to the Nurse Manager.
- Provides feedback to Nurse Managers regarding performance of Nurse Aides.
- Coordinates nursing assignment, which includes directing assigned nursing staff to the extent permitted by state practice act.
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