General Summary:

The Licensed Practical Nurse provides comprehensive nursing care to seriously ill patients or less comprehensive care to a greater number of patients. Helps coordinate patient care within the healthcare setting under the supervision of the Charge Nurse or Nursing Supervisor. Supervises Certified Nursing Assistants/Nursing Assistants assigned to her/his team.

General Duties and Responsibilities:

Maintains high standard of nursing care for her/his patients; Observes and gathers information for all patients under her/his care, reporting unexpected findings to Charge Nurse or Nursing Supervisor; Accurately and objectively documents all observations, information gathered, and care given; Participates in doing all necessary charting; Receives daily pharmacy delivery and signs for narcotics as needed; Receives physician orders from Nursing Supervisor and transcribes to Medex; Performs patients' treatments as ordered by physicians; distributes medications; Counts controlled medications at the beginning and end of her/his shift; Completes Medication Sheets and changes same when indicated; Reviews monthly medicine sheets; Directs patient care as indicated in Care Plan; Supervises and assists Certified Nursing Assistants/Nursing Assistants assigned to her/his team in doing patient care as needed; Directs the staff in obtaining monthly vital signs and weight; Responds to call bells and meets the requests of the patients to the best of her/his ability; Attends report and prioritizes sisters' medical needs, checking them promptly and following through with pertinent and timely care, and notifies Registered Nurse if any change in condition; Counsels staff when necessary, assuring that verbal or written warnings are given properly; Assists in orientation and training of new Licensed Practical Nurses and Certified Nursing Assistants/Nursing Assistants; Serves as Charge Nurse when requested; Maintains a cooperative, pleasant attitude toward all: patients, coworkers, sisters, and visitors; Adheres to Departmental Policies and Procedures; Knows and adheres to established Personnel Policies, Fire and Disaster Plans; Maintains confidentiality; May assist in evaluation of Nursing Assistants; Carries out other appropriate duties as requested by the Nursing Supervisor.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$29.00 - $30.50 per hour

Benefits:

Health insurance Paid time off Retirement plan

Work Location:

In person