Licensed Practical Nurse Details

Licensed Practical Nurse

Laurellwood Care Center - Saint Petersburg, FL

Employment Type : Full-Time

DESCRIPTION

Newly Increased Shift Differentials! Huge Sign-On Bonus!!!

(LPN) Licensed Practical Nurse

LaurellWood Care Center is seeking a Full-Time LPN to join our team! This position is available for all shifts.

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) is responsible for the following:

• Monitoring residents, their responses to treatment care plans.
• Supervising and directing.
• Document necessary information regarding nursing care, care plans and observation of residents overall conditions.
• Perform various duties to provide quality nursing care to residents.
• Analyzes information for appropriate interventions to prevent decline.
• Record signs of change in condition.
• Notify appropriate staff per facility protocol to evaluate weight loss, decline in ambulation, development of skin breakdown, etc.
• Administers medications and treatments to residents; monitor administration of intravenous fluids; places orders for medication.
• Maintain resident clinical files; keep charts updated; document appropriately.
• Make rounds to see each resident daily.

Requirements of the Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

• At least one year of experience in a Skilled Nursing Facility environment is highly preferred.
• Must be a graduate of an approved practical nursing program.
• Must possess and maintain a current state license as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN).
• Must be able to move, lift and position patients.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Temporary

LOCATION

3134 57th Avenue North, St. Petersburg, FL, USA