LPN (12.5 hr shifts/3x per wk!)
Logansport, IN, US, 46947
Summary/Objective:
A Licensed Practical Nurse performs nursing care of patients with physical and/or mental disabilities.
Essential Job Responsibilities:
The essential functions of this roles are as follows:
- Administers medications or treatments prescribed by a physician;
- Observes patients/residents and keeps accurate patients’ records concerning vital signs, etc.;
- Contacts physicians and takes orders in the absence of a professional nurse;
- Assists in specialized programs for patients such as re-motivation groups, sensory stimulation and behavior modification after completion of designated in-service training program;
- Assists physicians in physical examinations of patients/residents;
- Orders supplies and medicines;
The job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time.
Preferred Experience:
Requirements:
- Must have and hold a valid LPN license from the State of Indiana;
- Specialized knowledge of principles of nursing care and ability to apply them;
- Working knowledge of sanitary conditions, proper housekeeping and personal hygiene;
- Working knowledge of patients’/residents’ behavior and its meaning;
- Ability to maintain patients’/residents’ records and prepare reports;
- Ability to maintain good relationships and direct work of other paraprofessional and nonprofessional staff;
- Effectively communicate, both orally and in writing;
- Ability to safely set up and administer medications and treatments.
Supervisory Responsibilities/Direct Reports:
This role does not provide direct supervision to direct reports.
Nearest Major Market: Kokomo