Job Description

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Full-time Night Shift (SCALF) - 10:45P-7:15AM

Excellent Working Environment

Previous experience in a ALF/SCALF setting preferred ID123

Summary of Duties

Licensed Practical Nurse - LPN will be responsible for providing direct care to residents as needed in accordance with care plan, policies and procedures, and nursing standards of care.

Essential Job Functions * Admit, transfer, and discharge residents as required and inform staff.

• Check residents on a regular basis to observe and evaluate physical and emotional status.
• Direct Nursing/Resident Care Assistants in the performance of their responsibility and report any concerns to the Resident Care Coordinator.
• Document according to policies and procedures and regulations.
• Chart nurse\'s notes in an informative, descriptive, and legible manner that reflects the care provided to the resident and the resident\'s responses to care and intervention.
• Report all discrepancies, problems, and issues regarding resident care to the Resident Care Coordinator.
• Transcribe and/or check physician orders to ensure orders have been executed.
• Administer and document medication administration per physician\'s orders.
• Complete assessments on all assigned residents on each shift.
• Report residents\' condition and shift occurrences to oncoming staff.
• Communicate with physicians, residents, families and nursing staff all pertinent information, clinical data regarding residents\' condition, and possible change in condition.
• Provide direct care to residents as needed in accordance with the care plan, policies and procedures, and nursing standards of care.
• Perform other duties including special projects, as assigned.

Education and Experience

Currently licensed as a Licensed Practical Nurse - LPN by the State of Alabama. One (1) year experience in a health care facility preferred. Must possess CPR certification within thirty (30) days of employment.

Physical Requirements for Essential Job Functions * Must be able to move about intermittently throughout the workday.

• Must be able to reach, bend, and/or stoop intermittently throughout the work day.
• Must be able to see and hear or use prosthetics that will enable these senses to function adequately to ensure that the requirements of this position can be fully met.
• Must be able to push, pull, or move a minimum of 100 pounds utilizing proper body mechanics and assistance.
• Must be able to walk/stand 75% of the day.
• Must be able to cope with the mental and emotional stress of the position.

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Noland Health Services