Job Description
Are you a Licensed Practical Nurse - LPN passionate about total direct nursing care of all patients within established standards of care, policies and procedures in Nursing homes? Are you ready to make an immediate impact at facilities which offer a full range of rehabilitation services including physical, occupational, and speech therapy as well as long-term skilled services. If so, we are looking for YOU!
Serene Nursing Services is looking for skilled and experienced LPNs to join our growing team and work various shifts in Long term care facilities
This amazing LPN must :
- Provides direct patient care, assists with care for patients of others (as needed),
- Makes patient care assignments to other staff members on duty
- Responsible for the care delivered by the nursing staff under his / her direction during the shift for which (s)he is on duty.
- Communicates effectively all relevant information (e.g., patient information, safety issues, problems with equipment, quality issues, etc.) to immediate supervisor, in timely way.
- Communicates and documents changes in patient condition, on a timely basis, to charge nurse / supervisor and physician.
- Interprets, implements and enforces all facility policies and procedures
- Assigns responsibility for the direct care of residents
- Supervises the CNA staff
- Obtains and administers prescribed medications and treatments in accordance with approved nursing techniques.
- Observes patient, records significant conditions and reactions, and notifies resident family and physician informed of any changes in resident behavior, medications, or conditions of health.
Requirements
Licensed Practical Nurse - LPN with current state license requiredMinimum of (1) one year experience preferred.Current CPR certificationMust be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills in the nursing process necessary for those patients requiring the expertise of a professional registered nurse.Copy of updated Physical, based on state requirementsCopy of updated TB results / Chest x-rayMust be able to work any shift as needed and be flexible with scheduling requirements.Benefits
We are passionate about providing every Nursing professional with the highest standard of support in the industry, which means our office is open and we are available to you 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Benefits include :
Competitive Pay maximum $$ pay in the industryweekly paychecksComprehensive malpractice insuranceWorkers compensation insurance, etc.Visit our Website at www.serenenursing.com for more information.
Serene Nursing Services, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer