Job Details
Job Description:
Fall River Health Service is looking for a Licensed Practical Nurse. In this role you will provide direct patient care under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse and serve as a direct channel of communication between the patient and the assigned Registered Nurse
Responsibilities:
Provide direct nursing care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse including rendering personal hygiene care and participating in the formulation and updating of the patient’s care plan.
Administer medications and treatments, including respiratory therapy modalities, and records them Infection control policies and practices are applied and enforced
Organize time, effort, and energy in rendering care; exercising judgment in establishing priorities
Report incidents and changes in patient’s condition to the Registered Nurse. Appropriate action is taken in stressful, unusual and emergencies.
Establish good intra-personal relationships and appropriate interactions. Understanding, patience and tact are demonstrated. Constructive criticism is accepted and applied.
Provide patient instruction during hospitalization and upon discharge.
Assists with orientation and continued learning of new staff members and students.
Education/Experience/Licensure
Graduate of approved Licensed Practical Nurse Program with current South Dakota licensure.
CPR and ACLS certifications are required.
Visual, auditory and manual dexterity abilities to assess patient conditions in order to administer effective care using standard nurse practices.
Basic computer skills and ability to learn various computer programs utilized by the facility.
Position Urgency:
Quick Start
Shifts:
Varied Shifts Mainly nights
State License Details:
Must Be Currently Active
Minimum Years of Experience:
2
Minimum Guaranteed Hours:
40
Specialty Type:
Nursing
Sub Specialty:
LPN, Long Term Care (LTC)
Bilingual:
No
EMR Used:
No Listing
Holiday Coverage Required:
Yes
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