Nursing Home - LP

The LPNs will work under the direct supervision of the RN, assisting in the planning and treatments for the facility's residents. As a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), you will be responsible for providing basic medical attention to residents and assessing their well-being as part of the facility.

Responsibilities:

• Admitting new residents

• Assisting physicians during rounds of residents’ rooms

• Assigning and delegating duties to nurse aides staff

• Monitoring resident care and supervising other nursing staff

• Performing ongoing assessments of resident's physical and mental health

• Explaining procedures and treatment protocols to residents

• Plans and manages patient care according to each patient’s needs.

• Interviews patients and records their medical history and physical condition.

• Obtains patient vital signs, including pulse, blood pressure, temperature, and respiration.

• Provides routine care for patients.

• Observes patients’ health.

• Reviews medical charts.

• Accompanies patients to their rooms.

• Assists physicians and registered nurses.

• Communicates with patients and their families.

• Performs standard diagnostic procedures including EKG, phlebotomy, venipuncture, PFT, and Doppler.

• Prepares specimens for lab courier.

• Administers medications.

• Provides wound care.

• Prepares and administers injections and/or enemas.

• Assists with patient comfort.

• Monitors catheters.

Qualifications and Skills

• Medical knowledge

• Patience

• Compassion

• Kindness

• Critical thinking skills

• Knowledge of infection control practices

• Stamina and physical endurance

• Observational skills

• Knowledge of occupational hazards and safety rules

• Communication skills

• Leadership

• Empathy

Licensed Practical Nurse Education and Experience Requirements:

• Completion of the State of Virginia -approved training program

• BLS certification

• 1-2 years in a nursing home environment