Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), or Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN): Function as part of a team assigned to a skilled nursing facility, nursing home, or other long-term care facility.
Duties for this position include, but are not limited to:
- Provide direct patient care support and function under the supervision of a physician or registered nurse (RN)
- Provide exceptional patient care as per physician's orders
- Obtain patient health information and vital signs, record information in the medical chart and/or electronic medical record
- Advocate for patients and their families
- Work with patients who may be disoriented, hostile, or confused
Qualifications:
- Possess current, applicable state licensure as a Licensed Practical Nurse, or Licensed Vocational Nurse
- Require six (6) months current experience as an LPN or LNV
- Retain current BLS/CPR certification
- Require verbal and written skills in English
- May be required to pass a drug test, if allowed by state law
- Successfully pass a background check
Job function requirements:
- Able to stand eight (8) to 12 hours per work schedule
- Able to lift up to 50 pounds on occasion
- Must have reliable transportation
- Dress appropriately for the healthcare setting by wearing modest attire with minimal accessories that include sturdy, closed toe shoes. Hair should be styled for the professional work environment