LPN HCC FT

Description

 At Lucy Corr, exceptional caring is not just what we do – it’s at the core of who we are. We are looking to grow our team with Nurses  that share our passion for creating the best experience for our Health Care Center residents. On-site Employee gym, computer lab, gift shop, cafeteria & more! Join a team that reminds you why you became a Nurse. This is a wonderful opportunity as Lucy Corr is a not-for-profit facility deemed as a qualifying employer for the Federal Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Program! EOE

OVERVIEW

· Administers care, treatment and medication to residents

· Monitors and records residents’ medical/vital signs; 

· Trains and provides direction for appropriate staff in basic bedside nursing care

· Assists with transportation of residents as needed

· Administers emergency care to residents as needed

· Draws blood and collects lab specimens as ordered by physician

· Orders medications and supplies

· Communicates pertinent information to physicians and lead nurse/nurse supervisor

· Monitors residents' nutritional status and intake

· Administers tube feedings

· Implements immediate procedures to effectively deal with aggressive or agitated residents

· Prepares reports as required

· Assumes duties of charge nurse as required

· Provides supervisory duties and in-service training as required

Requirements

· Knowledge of the principles and practices of nursing and skill in applying same

· Knowledge of emergency transference procedures

· Knowledge of pharmacology as applied to preparing and distributing medications

· Ability to meet the special needs of elderly and disabled residents

· Ability to interact with residents and fellow staff members in a pleasant manner

· Ability to maintain accurate records and prepare reports

· Ability to train and supervise personnel

· While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear.

· This position is very active and requires standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching, crawling and climbing all day.

· The employee must frequently lift or move objects and patients/residents weighing over 50 pounds.

· Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.