Newport Memory Care is seeking a part-time Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to oversee nursing assistants and ensure compliance with facility regulations and procedures. The role involves a mix of administrative, documentation, and direct nursing care responsibilities in a long-term care facility
Job Summary
Direct the day-to-day functions of the nursing assistants in accordance with current rules, regulations, and guidelines that govern the long-term care facility.
Prepare and administer medications as ordered by the physician.
Administer professional services such as; catheterization, tube feedings, suction, applying and changing dressings/bandages, packs, colostomy, and drainage bags, taking blood, giving massages and range of motion exercises, care for the dead/dying, etc., as required.
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Newport Memory Care is seeking a part-time Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to oversee nursing assistants and ensure compliance with facility regulations and procedures. The role involves a mix of administrative, documentation, and direct nursing care responsibilities in a long-term care facility.
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
Direct day-to-day functions of nursing assistants
Administer medications as ordered
Complete accident/incident reports
Maintain resident charts and records
Provide direct nursing care
Monitor resident condition and report changes
Nice-to-have
Create a warm and positive atmosphere
Develop good working rapport with inter-departmental personnel
Willingness to seek new methods and principles
Key Requirements
Current, unencumbered, active LPN/LVN license
Current CPR certification
Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English
Ability to make independent decisions
Knowledge of nursing and medical practices
Ability to plan, organize, develop, implement, and interpret programs
Ability to push, pull, move, and/or lift a minimum of 25 pounds