LPN 7PM-7AM - Warrenton Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

As a nurse, you are the backbone of a strong clinical culture. The Licensed Nurse (RN or LPN) will help fulfill the care requirements of their patients and will be fully accountable for ensuring that the utmost in competent care and safety is consistently delivered to all residents.

Responsibilities and Purpose:

• Provide bedside care.
• Prepare and administer injections and/or enemas.
• Collect samples and monitor catheters.
• Provide wound care.
• Obtain and administer prescribed medications and treatment in accordance with approved nursing techniques.
• Ensure the residents’ chart is current.
• Observe residents and record significant conditions and reactions. Notify appropriate parties of residents’ change in condition and reaction to drugs, treatments, and significant incidents.
• Take vital signs to detect deviations from normal and assess the condition of residents.
• Keep residents’ family and physician informed of any changes in resident behavior, medications, or conditions of health.
• Modify residents’ care plan, care directives, Activities of Daily Living (ADL) and Nurse Aide flow sheets in conjunction with residents’ changes in condition.

Desired Experience and Education:

• Current and unencumbered State Licensed Practical Nursing (LPN) License OR Registered Nurse License (RN)

· · Must have a current BLS CPR card

• One (1) or more years of experience in a Skilled Nursing Facility or Long Term Care environment preferred.