Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

## Description **Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)** Medicalodges is looking for a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) with the primary responsibility of performing direct and indirect nursing care in accordance with physician orders and the resident plan of care. If you have a passion for providing seniors with outstanding care we want to talk with you today. Medicalodges is a 100% employee-owned family of over 30 skilled nursing and assisted living facilities committed to providing the highest quality of care to our residents. **Job Responsibilities:** - Performs resident reviews on admission, monitors the health status on a continuing basis, and documents all findings in the electronic clinical record - Updates the care plan with change in resident status and communicates changes to licensed and direct care staff - Administers and documents medication, treatment, and procedures in accordance with physician orders and the resident plan of care - Responds to and documents resident and family concerns and actions taken - Routinely performs rounds to verify residents are in a safe and comfortable environment and receiving planned care - Assists in and provides assistance with activities of daily living of the residents - Supervises, assigns and assists in the nursing activities of the direct care staff **Job Requirements:** - Current registration as a Licensed Practical Nurse in good standing in the state in which the facility is located - Current CPR certification or willingness to obtain - Strong written and verbal communication skills - Ability to prioritize and make sound nursing decisions within scope of practice - Interest in working with geriatric patients - Possess leadership skills - Basic computer skills #INDNURSE