Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - MorseLife Health Systems

Morselife is looking for an LPN to join our team.

The ideal candidate will display compassion, education, proficiency and experience while assisting the patient. This critical role assists in creating and managing nursing care plans and will participate in the evaluation of current and future medical needs of the patient.

We have FT and PT positions available.

Responsibilities: 

Provide primary nursing care to all residents; treatments, medications, skin checks, etc.  Communicate effectively with on coming and off going nurse to ensure a detailed report between shifts regarding resident care  Take ownership and responsibility for resident care, anticipate needs and take proactive measures; rounding, team meetings, family communication, etc.  Follow physician’s order, medication administrating policy as it applies to safe administration of medication and treatments  Accountable for all resident care being provided; supervise to team to ensure positive clinical outcomes and customer experience  Provide patient teaching and evaluate the residents’ response to treatment and nursing interventions. Involve family and significant others as appropriate  Ensure compliance in documentation, incident reports, resident clinical care, state regulations, and department KPIs  Ensure a culture of teamwork amongst team and IDT team members  Notify physician on call/responsible party of any clinical concerns and following apparent recommendations  Maintaining and stocking of medication and treatment carts while ensuring compliance by timely ordering of medications from prescriptions 

Requirements: 

• Associates degree and a license to practice nursing in the state required
• A minimum of six months of recent medical experience
• Must be able to stand or sit for long periods of time  
• Must be able to push, pull, reach, and bend frequently
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds 

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