Description

American Traveler is hiring an LPN for a 13-week long-term care day shift assignment in southeast Colorado, requiring a minimum of 1 year of experience and current BLS certification.

Details

• Long-term care (LTC) facility setting
• Day shift schedule: 6:00 AM – 6:00 PM, 36 hours per week
• Responsible for medication administration and treatments as ordered by physicians
• Oversees and supervises CNAs performing resident care
• When working concurrently with an RN, the RN assumes the Charge Nurse role and the LPN reports to the RN
• May be required to work all shifts or serve as a Treatment Nurse as needed

Requirements

• Current LPN license required at start of assignment — license required if applicable
• Minimum 1 year of LPN experience required
• Current BLS/BCLS certification required
• LTC experience required

Additional Information

• Assigns, directs, and supervises resident care, ensuring CNAs complete assigned tasks
• Administers medications and treatments per physician orders
• Documents nurse's notes for acute illness, physician visits, passes, and returns in a timely manner
• Notifies the physician, families, and MDPOA of changes in resident status, new orders, and updates
• Reports changes in resident condition or staffing concerns to the Director of Nursing, Assistant Director of Nursing, and/or Resident Care Coordinator
• Attends required meetings and educational sessions
• Regular attendance and punctuality are expected