LVN/LPN

Years of Experience required : 2 Current LPN/LVN experience - Required Ability to move up to 25 lbs. & frequently lift and/or move more than 50 lbs. CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS : BLS (AHA)
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned :
1. Administers prescribed medications and treatments in accordance with approved nursing techniques and facility policies and procedures.11 2. Prepares equipment and aids physician during treatments and examinations of residents. 3. Observes residents, records significant conditions and reactions, and notifies supervisor, physician and family of resident's condition and reaction to drugs, treatments, and significant incidents. 4. Takes temperature, pulse, blood pressure, and other vital signs to detect deviations from normal and assess condition of resident. 5. Assigns duties and coordinates nursing services on the resident unit to ensure resident needs are met in accordance with instructions of Physician, federal and state regulations and facility procedures.
6. Consults with Shift Supervisor on nursing problems and interpretation of facility policies to insure resident needs are met.
7. Report all complaints or unusual problems to supervisor. Assist with completion of facility complaint report.
8. Participates in orientation and training and evaluating of nursing personnel.
9. Evaluates nursing activities to ensure resident care, staff relations, and efficiency of service.
10. Assigns duties and coordinates nursing service on the resident unit.