Skilled Nursing LPN - Direct Hire

Description

Job Summary

This position provides care to assigned residents in a caring, safe and efficient manner and is responsible to perform the following according to

location standards, procedures and individualized resident care plans.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Assures medications and treatments are administered to assigned residents following nursing standards of practice. Updates care plan as

needed.

Basic Responsibilities :

This position will be held accountable for complying with all related laws, regulations, company policies and procedures pertaining to his or her

position and for fulfilling his or her obligations under the organization's corporate compliance program.

Other Duties :

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are

required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Qualifications

Education Experience

Licensure Certification : Graduate of an accredited school of nursing. Licensure for state of practice is required. BLS

• Skills / Abilities : Basic ability to communicate and comprehend; ability to measure and comprehend certain quantities;

knowledge of basic nursing skills; knowledge and familiarity with the therapeutic effects and side effects of all

medications administered.

Knowledge :

Physical / Mental Requirements : The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to

successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee

will operate / activate / use / prepare / inspect / place / detect / position objects, tools, or controls. The employee will

frequently communicate / express oneself / exchange / observe / assess / detect information relative to this position.

The employee is required to maintain a stationary position / move / position self in response to job tasks. Must

be able to effectively communicate in English, both orally and in writing.

Supervisory Responsibilities : Directly supervises assigned employee(s). Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the

organization's policies, procedures and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and

training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and

disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems; fostering an environment for employee

engagement.

Accommodations : Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential

functions.

Work Environment : The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Frequency of travel may vary based on business

need.

Weight Lifting Requirement : 35 lbs.