Licensed practical nurses Jobs in Billings, MT

Offering Differentials! Evening Diff : 5pm - 11pm $2.00 per hour Night Diff : 11pm - 6am $3.00 per hour Weekend Diff : 2pm Friday through Sunday at 11 : 59pm $1.50 per hour

Relief / Per Diem Positions Available!

SUMMARY :

Under general supervision, provides direct care and medical treatment to residents including medication administration and assistance with activities of daily living. Provides effective, timely, and quality health care assistance and related support for nursing facility residents.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS :

Nursing :

• Administers and records prescribed medications and treatments per physician orders.
• Answers residents call lights promptly and ensures that residents who are unable to call for help are checked on regularly, and determines how to assist them.
• Measures and records resident's vital signs, such as height, weight, temperature, blood pressure, pulse, and respiration.
• Provides basic care and treatments ordered by the physician.
• Observes residents, charting and reporting changes in resident conditions, such as adverse reactions to medication or treatment, and taking necessary action.

Direct Care :

Supervision :

Communication / Reporting :

Safety :

Mission / Customer Service :

Supports the growth and actively engages in the Eden Alternative philosophy, including a work environment with plants and animals.

Follows the St. John's Guidelines for Customer Service

Employee Responsibilities :

Requirements

REQUIREMENTS :

Minimum Requirements : Must be licensed as a Licensed Practical Nurse in the State of Montana. Previous work experience in a health care setting preferred.

Knowledge, skills, and abilities required :

PHYSICAL DEMANDS :

Requires moderate physical work more than 70% of the time, including lifting up to 25 pounds regularly and up to 50 pounds occasionally, standing, pushing, pulling, lifting, walking, and bending for prolonged periods of time.

WORKING CONDITIONS :

The examples of essential job functions identify the major duties and requirements for the performance of this job and do not identify all duties, responsibilities and requirements performed by positions in this class.