Are you looking for a place to make a positive impact on those that reside here and other team members!! The Assisted Living Neighborhood at The Chesapeake is looking for a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join their team.
The LPN helps to fulfill the care requirements of the residents. They will work within their entire scope of practice. The LPN will be fully accountable for ensuring that the utmost competent care and safety is consistently delivered to all residents.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Provide bedside care
- Administer medications and document therapeutic effects
- Take vital signs (temperature, blood pressure, pulse and respiration)
- Assist with resident comfort
- Prepare and administer injections and/or enemas
- Collect samples and monitor catheters
- Provide wound care
- Help coach staff as necessary
Minimum Qualifications:
- Completed one year of nursing school
- Two+ years of nursing experience preferred
- Experience working in long-term care or assisted living preferred
- Current first aid and CPR certification
- Current LPN license in the state of Virginia
- Willingness to work weekends
- Compassionate and friendly demeanor