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- Administer medicationsand treatments as prescribed by the physician or registered nurse
- Monitor and recordvital signs, such as blood pressure, temperature, pulse, and respiration
- Assist with theactivities of daily living, including bathing, dressing, grooming, andtoileting
- Perform basic nursingprocedures, such as catheterization, tube feedings, and wound care
- Document patient careactivities in the medical record accurately and in a timely manner
- Communicate withphysicians and other healthcare team members to ensure continuity of care
- Participate ininterdisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient care and treatment plans
- Adhere to facilitypolicies and procedures, including infection control, safety, and HIPAAregulations
- Maintain a clean andorganized work environment
- Provide emotionalsupport and education to patients and families
- Graduate of anaccredited practical nursing program
- Active LPN license inthe state of employment
- Current CPRcertification
- Minimum of 1-yearexperience in a long-term care or skilled nursing facility preferred
- Excellentcommunication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to workindependently and as part of a team
- Strong organizationaland time-management skills
- Compassionate andempathetic towards patients and families
- Ability to lift andmove patients as needed
LPN Charge Nurse - Kettering, United States - Caring Place Healthcare Group
Description
Job Summary:The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) provides basic medical andnursing care to patients within a skilled nursing facility.
The LPN works underthe supervision of a registered nurse or physician and provides direct patientcare such as medication administration, wound care, monitoring vital signs, andassisting with activities of daily living.
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