Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Job Description
New Higher Pay Scale! Sign on Bonus of $5000 plus fast track payout! RIDGECREST WILL MAKE YOUR STUDENET LOAN PAYMENT UP TO $275 PER MONTH IN ADDITION TO YOUR WAGES AND BENEFITS! SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE FOR ADVANCEMENT! Eligible for Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program! LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse) Full Time and Part Time - All Shifts Available Essential Functions of LPN: Gives and receives nursing shift report to ensure continuity of care for patients. Goes on routine rounds of patients, making nursing assessments of Vital signs, Neurological status, Emotional status, Physical restraints, Skin conditions, Reactions to medications and Results of medical treatments. Receives verbal and written physician orders. Transcribes verbal orders on physician order sheets. Reports to and assists physicians per physician and Director of Nurses request. Reviews physician orders to ensure accuracy in completing orders. Administers medications and treatments as ordered by physician. Admits, discharges or transfers residents per supervisor’s request. Provides nursing assessment and care to residents per request of Director of Nurses, physician or in emergency situations. Instructs residents in self-help and self-care. Performs tests and other diagnostic work on residents as ordered by physicians. Informs Director of Nurses of significant changes in resident conditions. *MUST HAVE ACTIVE IOWA LICENSE* Pre-Employment Drug Screen and Background Checks are required. EOE