Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) │Full-Time │2:45pm - 11:15pm

The role

Provides basic nursing care by assisting in the assessment of the resident. Implements nursing interventions and communicates with the interdisciplinary team.

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.