Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Company: The Manor at Blue Water Bay
Location: Niceville
Posted on: January 23, 2023

Job Description:

EARN UP TO A $10,000 BONUS FOR JOINING OUR TEAM FULL-TIME! (Depends on shift.)The Manor at Blue Water Bay, the only locally owned and operated long-term care facility, is hiring Licensed Practical Nurses to deliver care to residents or patients utilizing the nursing process of assessment, planning, intervention, implementation, and evaluation.Available Shift: 7AM-3PM, 3PM-11PM, 11PM-7AMJob Types: Full-time, Part-timeThe Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) is responsible for delivering care to residents/patients utilizing the nursing process of assessment, planning, intervention, implementation, and evaluation; effectively interacts with residents/patients, family members, and other health team members while maintaining the standards of professional nursing.YOUR ROLE:The LPN is considered to be a supervisor and is required to exercise supervisory authority over all non-licensed nurses. The exercise of supervisory authority by LPNs is required even at times that RN's are on duty. While the LPN may seek guidance from the RN in a particular situation, he or she is expected to independently issue discipline, evaluate employees and perform other supervisory responsibilities.Ability to learn, absorb, and apply technical training, and the ability to prepare and administer treatment or medication and keep records in prescribed manner.Ability to perceive differences in patient behavior and recognize symptoms and the ability to communicate : effectively in writing, by telephone, and in personal contacts.Ability to organize work procedures, assume responsibility, and tactfully supervise others.Assume responsibility for safe administration of medications and treatments.Coordinate nursing activities with the activities of other departments. Admit new patients.Make frequent rounds to verify that appropriate nursing care (according to established policies and procedures is provided; note any changes in a patient's condition; intervene to correct problems observed.Assist physician during rounds.Maintain the self-respect, personal dignity, and physical safety of each patient. Assist patients to attain highest level of self-care possible.Relieve other shifts if needed.Perform other duties as assigned.QUALIFICATIONS:Graduate from an approved training program.Licensed to practice in this state.Proof of current CPR certificationParticipate in continuing education so that she/he has knowledge of current trends and new developments in nursing and meets state requirements.BENEFITS (If Eligible) :Dental insuranceHealth insurancePaid time offVision insuranceTuition AssistanceSCHEDULE:8-hour shiftHolidaysMonday to FridayWeekend availabilityWORK LOCATION:One locationWORK REMOTELY:NoThe Manor at Blue Water Bay is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Manor at Blue Water Bay does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.

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