Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
Posted Salary Range: USD $34.00 - USD $40.00 /Hr.
Overview:
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
Pawtucket Falls Healthcare Center is looking for licensed practical nurses (LPNs) to join our wonderful team!
About us: Pawtucket Falls Health Care is tucked into a quiet and relaxing community. Pawtucket Falls provides top of the line care and rehabilitation services, designed around our guests' needs. Through personalized care plans our guests experience quality care in a close-knit community.
Shift: Per Diem & 15 hr 3-11
Benefits:
- Paid time off
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Supportive, growth oriented work environment
Summary of the Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN):
Provide nursing care to residents as prescribed by the physician and in accordance with standards of nursing practice and regulations and as directed by the Director of Nursing.
Qualifications:
Requirements of the Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN):
- Up to date first aid and CPR certification.
- Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse with state license.
- Exceptional staff training and customer service skills.
- Compassionate and friendly demeanor.
- Excellent technical, assessment, and documentation skills.
- Effective verbal and written English communication skills.
- Highest level of professionalism with the ability to maintain confidentiality
Responsibilities:
Responsibilities of the Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN):
- Provide personal care (i.e., grooming, bathing, dressing, oral care, etc.) of residents daily and as needed.
- Provide bedside care. Administer medications and document therapeutic effects.
- Assist with resident comfort.
- Prepare and administer injections and/or enemas.
- Collect samples and monitor catheters.
- Take TPR (temperature, pulse, & rate), blood pressure, weighing of residents, etc., as directed.
- Assist in the orientation and training of other staff, as requested.
- Other special projects and duties, as assigned.