Weekend Shift Doubles

Experience with individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities is preferred but not required.

LPN Job Responsibilities:

• Plans and manages patient care according to each patient's needs.
• Compassionate and caring to all clients.
• 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 Director of Nursing.
• Communicates with patients and their families.
• Administers medications.
• Provides wound care.
• Prepares and administers injections and/or enemas.
• Assists with patient comfort.
• Monitors catheters.
• Other duties as required.

LPN Qualifications / 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

Education and Experience Requirements:

• Completion of state approved training program (generally in the form of a diploma, certificate, or associate degree)
• LPN license (pass NCLEX-PN exam)
• BLS certification
• 1-2 years recent nursing experience