PRN Night Shift LPN

NIGHT SHIFT PRN POOL

Position Summary:
A Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) is a primary provider of resident care. An LPN promotes the physical, personal and emotional well‐being of each resident and strives to maintain the residents at their maximum level of self‐care and
independence. The ultimate goal of quality resident care is to enable each resident, where possible, to return to the highest level of functioning, to attain a new stage of independence, or to at least prevent regression. Resident care is
not passive maintenance; an active approach will always be taken.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
The following duties are normal for this position. This list is not to be construed as exclusive or all inclusive. Other duties
may be required and assigned.
 Provide direct resident care services. Follow individualized plan of care for all residents.
 Administer medications following all standards of practice, state regulations and polices to include all required documentation, reporting and follow up.
 Perform resident assessments as required by the state standards/ regulations and facility policy, under the direction of the Health and Wellness Director
 Observe residents for change in condition and report any changes immediately to supervisor and/or the Health and Wellness Director
 Document all pertinent/relevant observations, communication with the resident’s responsible party, clinical procedures and daily assistance/care by the end of each shift.
 Complete and maintain current individualized care plan for each resident.
 Attend all scheduled interdisciplinary resident care meetings.
 Check and record vital signs, weights, and blood sugars as assigned.
 Provide for or assist residents with activities of daily living as needed, including bathing/showing according to schedule, oral care, toileting, dressing, etc. Encourage residents to participate in scheduled facility activities
providing assistance in getting to activities as needed. Assist in the planning and implementation of resident activities as needed.
 Assist residents with transfers and ambulation as directed, using proper body mechanics.
 Respond to urgent calls as needed.
 Supervise direct care staff ensuring that resident care and medication assistance is provided correctly and in accordance with policies and state regulations. Provide coaching and training to care staff as needed under the
direction of the Assisted Living Director.
 Maintain restraint free environment at all times. Support fall prevention programs for all residents in need.
 Help welcome, orient, and transfer residents according to facility procedure.
 Perform other duties as assigned. Attend in‐service classes and staff meetings. Orient new employees.'
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Work Remotely

• No

Job Types: Part-time, PRN

Pay: $25.00 - $27.00 per hour

Physical Setting:

• Long term care

Schedule:

• 12 hour shift
• Night shift

License/Certification:

• LPN or RN License (Required)

Work Location: One location