Licensed Practical Nurse

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Job Description :

We are seeking a compassionate and highly motivated Licensed Practical Nurse to provide nursing services in our medical respite program : Serenity Court located in North Philadelphia. The LPN will be responsible for providing clinical nursing supports and coordination of medical services for patients who reside in our medical respite program and provide training and supervision to the Certified Nursing Assistants on their shift. The LPN will be a part of the Interdisciplinary Team in which they will furnish services under the supervision of the Nurse Manager and in accordance with PHMC and the program’s policies and procedures.

Reports to : Nurse Manager

Shift : Openings on each shift, Monday through Friday (12a - 8a) Saturday and Sunday (8a-8p & 8p-8a)

Responsibilities :

• Records patient’s medical history
• Accurately records patient medications via the MARs.
• Takes and record measurements of blood pressure, vitals, temperature, heart rate etc.
• Observes patients under treatment to identify progress, side-effects of medications etc.
• Completes initial medical and social intakes of new patients.
• Administers medications per physicians’ orders to the patients and monitors and documents the effectiveness of all medications.
• Assures the safety and comfort of all patients.
• Assists with the scheduling of medical appointments.
• Assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates care for residents.
• Provides on-call supports on alternating weekends between respite Nurse Manager
• Participates in Interdisciplinary Team Meetings.
• Meal preparation if needed.
• Provides training and supervision to the Certified Nursing Assistants on their shift.
• Participates in professional trainings, webinars, etc.
• Maintains necessary licensures and certifications that is required for the job.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Nurse Manager.

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PHMC is an Equal Opportunity or E-Verify Employer.

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