Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
Medicalodges is looking for a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) with the primary responsibility of performing direct and indirect nursing care in accordance with physician orders and the resident plan of care. If you have a passion for providing seniors with outstanding care we want to talk with you today. Medicalodges is a 100% employee-owned family of over 30 skilled nursing and assisted living facilities committed to providing the highest quality of care to our residents.
Job Responsibilities:
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Performs resident reviews on admission, monitors the health status on a continuing basis, and documents all findings in the electronic clinical record
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Updates the care plan with change in resident status and communicates changes to licensed and direct care staff
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Administers and documents medication, treatment, and procedures in accordance with physician orders and the resident plan of care
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Responds to and documents resident and family concerns and actions taken
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Routinely performs rounds to verify residents are in a safe and comfortable environment and receiving planned care
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Assists in and provides assistance with activities of daily living of the residents
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Supervises, assigns and assists in the nursing activities of the direct care staff
Job Requirements:
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Current registration as a Licensed Practical Nurse in good standing in the state in which the facility is located
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Current CPR certification or willingness to obtain
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Strong written and verbal communication skills
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Ability to prioritize and make sound nursing decisions within scope of practice
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Interest in working with geriatric patients
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Possess leadership skills
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Basic computer skills
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