Licensed Practical Nurse

NOW HIRING a PART-TIME Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to Join Our Team. Now Hiring: Wednesdays and Sundays Are you currently a LICENSED Practical Nurse (LPN) who is looking to supplement your income? Need some extra monies for your upcoming travel plans? We Offer Flexible Scheduling to Accommodate Your Work/Life Balance. Did you know? Caring deeply for others is a valuable gift, one that you should treasure. Fortunately for you, you can put that gift to excellent use here at Ripley Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center, and we will go above and beyond to invest in it AND you as a person. Whatever your talents and time availability may be, we want to help you make the most of them. Apply Today & Come See What a Flexible Part Time Career Opportunity at Ripley Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center Will Mean For You. TEXT: LPN PT RPY to to ApplyThank you for considering a career with us. We can't wait to meet you. Summary: Coordinates and provides nursing care for skilled nursing facility residents and provides supervision and guidance to clinical staff members. Scope of work may be modified by state specific rules under the Nurse Practice Act. Qualifications: Education: Graduate of accredited LPN/LNV school of nursing. Licenses/Certification: Valid Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN/LVN) license in the state employed. Valid CPR certification. Experience: One year experience in nursing preferred. Essential Functions: Documents the resident's condition and nursing needs. Accurately and promptly implements physicians' orders. Assigns nursing care to team members in accordance with the resident's needs and the person's capabilities and qualifications. Supervises, directs and evaluates junior staff members and CNAs. Administers medications and performs treatments for assigned residents, and documents that treatment as required by Company, and local, state and federal rules and regulations. Participates in orientation and in-service training for personnel. Assists physicians with special tests and procedures within the scope of state specified Nursing Practice Act. Ensures that supplies are utilized economically and that equipment is clean and maintained in a safe manner. Reports and records pertinent observations and reactions regarding residents. Coordinates nursing care of residents when scheduled for therapy or procedures by other departments. Assists with or institutes emergency measures for sudden adverse developments in residents. Interviews applicants and recommends hires. Participates in counseling, disciplinary action and termination of staff, to extent permitted by state practice act. Supervises nursing unit, which includes scheduling and directing the nursing staff to extent permitted by state practice act. Performs other tasks as assigned. Promotes interpersonal relationships and develops staff morale Assures that inventory and supplies are maintained on the unit and communicates need for housekeeping, maintenance or dietary assistance. Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: Skilled in directing and motivating the workforce. Ability to work cooperatively as a member of a team. Ability to communicate effectively with residents and their family members, and at all levels of the organization. Ability to react decisively and quickly in emergency situations. Knowledge of training techniques for clinical staff. Ability to maintain confidentiality.