(Archived) Traveling LPN - Licensed Practical Nurse

We currently have a client in Huntington,WV looking for Licensed LPN/LVN Nurse!

Focus Staff is seeking a LPN/LVN Nurse who is highly motivated and energetic. Candidates must be willing to support a friendly, positive and professional environment.
If you are seeking a LPN/LVN position and would like to work with an agency that will listen to your needs and career goals, then Focus Staff is the right place to be. We are proud of our ability to build relationships with all our healthcare professionals, whether you are seeking Travel assignments, PRN work or Permanent Placed positions.
We are offering a very competitive package to the right licensed LPN/LVN candidate. Most traveling healthcare providers enjoy the flexibility and the capability to travel and work in various settings and work environments.
Join our VIP team of Traveling professionals!

Responsibilities:

Maintains and supports good working processes for care staff ensuring continuation of services to residents understands the assisted living philosophy. Respects resident rights to fair and equitable treatment, self-determination, individuality, privacy and property. Under direction of registered nurse, assists in pre-move-in assessments on all resident applicants, following company and state regulatory standards. Assists with move-in the process and orientation of new residents and their representatives as assigned. Supports the interdisciplinary approach to resident services and participates in problem-solving with care staff. Communicates resident's information between Personal Care Attendants and other staff with the need to know. Monitors personal care services to assure quality and manner meets the resident's choice, dignity and privacy. Responds to emergency situations and follows through with documentation and notification of family/responsible party and physician. Ensures prompt assessment and monitoring of changes in resident health status, including documentation and notification of resident's family member or personal representative and physician.

Requirements:

Must have a current, unencumbered LPN/LVN or RN license. Excellent written and oral communication and motivational skills are essential to success. Ability to creatively problem-solve in both resident care and employee management situations. Must be able to perform the essential job duties with or without reasonable accommodations.
RN certificate, Associate Degree in Nursing, or Bachelor of Science in Nursing. Minimum of 1 year working in geriatric nursing, including experience with medication administration, delivery systems and pharmacies. Geriatric experience or course work an asset.
2 years pharmacy experience preferred. Previous experience in managed care environment preferred. MTM/DTM certificate training preferred. Current pharmacy license. hire). Basic Life Support certified preferred.