Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - $35 Weekend Only

Company: Fairhope Health and Rehabilitation
Location: Fairhope
Posted on: September 15, 2023

Job Description:

Summary of Duties:Licensed Practical Nurse - LPN will be responsible for providing direct care to residents as needed in accordance with care plan, policies and procedures, and nursing standards of care.Essential Job Functions:* Admit, transfer, and discharge residents as required and inform staff.* Check residents on a regular basis to observe and evaluate physical and emotional status.* Direct Nursing/Resident Care Assistants in the performance of their responsibility and report any concerns to the Resident Care Coordinator.* Document according to policies and procedures and regulations.* Chart nurse's notes in an informative, descriptive, and legible manner that reflects the care provided to the resident and the resident's responses to care and intervention.* Report all discrepancies, problems, and issues regarding resident care to the Resident Care Coordinator.* Transcribe and/or check physician orders to ensure orders have been executed.* Administer and document medication administration per physician's orders.* Complete assessments on all assigned residents on each shift.* Report residents' condition and shift occurrences to oncoming staff.* Communicate with physicians, residents, families and nursing staff all pertinent information, clinical data regarding residents' condition, and possible change in condition.* Provide direct care to residents as needed in accordance with the care plan, policies and procedures, and nursing standards of care.* Perform other duties including special projects, as assigned.Education and Experience:Currently licensed as a Licensed Practical Nurse - LPN by the State of Alabama. One (1) year experience in a health care facility preferred. Must possess CPR certification within thirty (30) days of employment.Physical Requirements for Essential Job Functions:* Must be able to move about intermittently throughout the workday.* Must be able to reach, bend, and/or stoop intermittently throughout the work day.* Must be able to see and hear or use prosthetics that will enable these senses to function adequately to ensure that the requirements of this position can be fully met.* Must be able to push, pull, or move a minimum of 100 pounds utilizing proper body mechanics and assistance.* Must be able to walk/stand 75% of the day.* Must be able to cope with the mental and emotional stress of the position.Nurse Nursing Licensed Practical Nurse LPN

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