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Fairhope Health and Rehabilitation
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - SNF - PRN - New Pay Rates
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What they do
A Licensed Practical Nurse or Vocational Nurse provides basic medical care under the direction of registered nurses and other healthcare specialists. The tasks that they are permitted to perform vary by state, but usually include changing bandages, checking blood pressure, or helping feed patients. May work in hospitals, nursing homes, or other healthcare facilities.
$54,924 / year median in Alabama
+16% projected growth
Job Description
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
- SNF•PRN•New Pay Rates Fairhope Health and Rehabilitation•3.
PM:
2PM-10PM:
10PM-6AM:
COME JOIN THE NOLAND TEAM!
$2.00 SHIFTDIFFERENTIAL
Summary of Duties:
Licensed Practical Nurse- LPN will be responsible for providing direct care to residents as needed in accordance with care plan, policies and procedures, and nursing standards of care.
Essential Job Functions:
Admit, transfer, and discharge residents as required and inform staff. Check residents on a regular basis to observe and evaluate physical and emotional status. Direct Nursing/Resident Care Assistants in the performance of their responsibility and report any concerns to the Resident Care Coordinator. Document according to policies and procedures and regulations. Chart nurse's notes in an informative, descriptive, and legible manner that reflects the care provided to the resident and the resident's responses to care and intervention. Report all discrepancies, problems, and issues regarding resident care to the Resident Care Coordinator. Transcribe and/or check physician orders to ensure orders have been executed. Administer and document medication administration per physician's orders. Complete assessments on all assigned residents on each shift. Report residents' condition and shift occurrences to oncoming staff. Communicate with physicians, residents, families and nursing staff all pertinent information, clinical data regarding residents' condition, and possible change in condition. Provide direct care to residents as needed in accordance with the care plan, policies and procedures, and nursing standards of care. Perform other duties including special projects, as assigned.Education and Experience:
Currently licensed as a Licensed Practical Nurse- LPN.