LPN

Northwest Nursing Center - Oklahoma City, OK

Full-time - Mid Level

Oklahoma City, OK

Nursing and Residential Care Facilities

About the position

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) at Northwest Nursing Center is responsible for providing high-quality care to residents in a designated area of the facility. This role involves supervising Certified Nursing Aides, administering medications, and ensuring that the physical, emotional, and social needs of residents are met. The LPN communicates effectively with staff during shift changes, evaluates care plans, and participates in staff meetings and training. The position requires a strong commitment to geriatric care and the ability to lead and educate nursing staff.

Responsibilities

• Receives report from the off going shift.
• Reviews communication systems to be knowledgeable of any unusual occurrences during the previous shifts.
• Assigns Certified Nursing Aides and other designated personnel assuring each resident's needs will be met during the assigned shift.
• Gives report to Certified Nursing Aides.
• Makes rounds of the assigned unit frequently during the shift providing intervention as needed.
• Prepares and administers medications as ordered.
• Provides special procedures as ordered and completes treatments as required.
• Supervises the meal service for each resident on the unit.
• Continually assesses and reassesses residents for risk of complications.
• Observes progress and quality of work of the Nursing Assistants to assure that residents are well cared for.
• Documents on nurse's notes as per policy.
• Writes monthly nurse progress notes using the Interdisciplinary Care Plan.
• Admits residents as required.
• Assists in the ordering and reviewing of results of laboratory tests.
• Notifies the physician, resident and family/POA of any new or unusual findings.
• Assists with auditing charts and correcting consultant reports.
• Reviews and signs Certified Nursing Aides documentation.
• Counts required medications with oncoming and off going shifts.
• Maintains confidentiality of resident information and follows HIPAA regulations.

Requirements

• Must be a graduate of an accredited school of nursing and hold a valid nursing license in the state of employment.
• Demonstrates leadership and managerial ability.
• Ability to organize, plan, and supervise care and staff.
• Maintains effective interpersonal relationships.
• Good emotional, mental, and physical health with sound judgment.
• Willingness to provide emergency assistance to residents.
• Desire to work with geriatric residents and their needs.
• Ability to evaluate resident's needs and provide timely intervention.
• Ability to evaluate nursing staff needs and provide timely education.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in geriatrics and nursing care plans.
• Ability to work flexible hours including weekends.

Benefits

• Full-time employment with potential for overtime.
• Opportunities for professional development and training.