Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) |Full-Time |Sat/Sun |6:45am - 11:15pm

The role

Provides basic nursing care by assisting in the assessment of the resident on admission and on an ongoing basis. Implements nursing interventions including medication administration and treatments.

What you will do

• Assists in the assessment of the resident on admission and on an ongoing basis.
• Communicates significant changes in condition to the interdisciplinary team.
• Accurately documents all assessments.
• Participates in the care planning process for the resident.
• Updates the care plan when specific interventions indicate the need for revision.
• Implements necessary and appropriate nursing interventions.
• Ensures medication administration and treatments are accomplished in a safe and timely manner.
• Administers IV fluid only if IV certified.
• Notifies the physician timely using the SBARR communication tool.
• Answers call lights and assists with residents' ADLs as needed.

Required qualifications

• Education from an accredited school of nursing that results in becoming a Licensed Practical Nurse
• Current LPN license in the state you will be working
• CPR and AED certification required, or willing to obtain within six months of employment
• IV certification required, or willing to obtain within six months of employment
• Must be able to assess the basic nursing care needs of the geriatric resident
• Must possess excellent communication skills to interact with residents, visitors and staff
• Time management and organizational skills required
• Ability to stand and walk for long periods of time
• Ability to lift heavy objects using proper lifting techniques and with assistance when necessary
• Ability to transfer and move patients weighing 200+lbs using proper lifting techniques and with assistance when necessary
• Ability to push and pull equipment weighing in excess of 40lbs using proper techniques and with assistance when necessary
• Manual dexterity, coordination and skillful use of hands when working with patients and equipment

Nice to have

• Long-term care experience preferred

Benefits

• 403b
• daily pay
• bonuses
• career advancement opportunities
• holiday pay
• Medical, dental, vision, prescription, and life insurance available for regular status full and part time employees

About the company

At Bethesda, more than 1,200 employees dedicate their careers to improving the lives of others.