LPN Responsibilities:

The licensed practical nurse (LPN) caregiver provides direct patient care to the residents and patients of the health and rehabilitation center (skilled nursing home), assisting them in daily living activities under the direction and supervision of a professional nurse. Responsibilities may include but are not limited to:

Assist in the implementation of individualized treatment plans for each assigned resident

Supervise CNAs and participate in their evaluation

Oversee Falls Program and Pressure Sore Program

Provide nursing services

Conduct and document a thorough evaluation of each resident's medical status upon admission and throughout the resident's course of treatment

Other duties as assigned

Monitor patients throughout their treatment.

Perform routine checks of patients' vital signs.

Ensure that patients take their medication.

Assist doctors and registered nurses.

Liaise with patients' families.

Minimum Qualifications

Must possess a current, unencumbered, active state license to practice as an LPN.

Experience in skilled nursing/rehabilitation facilities is preferred.

You must be qualified, compassionate, and dedicated.

Must be BLS and ACLS certified by AHA.