LPN - Weekend Double

Weekend Double LPN

Now hiring for Weekend Double LPN - 7a-11pm Saturday and Sunday. Work 32 hours in a weekend and get paid for 40 hours. Also, shift differential pay of $1.00 more an hour for 3p-11p shift.

Job Description

• Communicate with off-going and arriving shifts of personnel to assure the continuum of quality of care.
• Make rounds, evaluate the physical, emotional, and social needs of the residents to ensure the staff assigned provides intervention as indicated.
• Supervise the care provided by the Nursing Assistants assigned to the unit, providing intervention and education as indicated.
• Prepare and administer medications and treatments according to procedures.
• Consult with physicians, receive, record, and transcribe orders as required.
• Review resident's care plans and assure these plans are followed.
• Document on records as per policy and procedures of the facility.

Requirements

• Demonstrates leadership and managerial ability.
• Ability to organize, plan, and supervise the Nursing Assistants assigned to work a designated unit and shift.
• Maintains effective interpersonal relationships and works well with the general public.
• Good emotional, mental, and physical health, having sound judgment and high professional standards.
• Willing and capable of providing emergency care as needed for any resident in the facility.
• Courteous in working with residents, families, and employees.
• Maintains a neat, well-groomed, and professional appearance at all times.
• Willing to participate in the on-call schedule.
• Willing to work preferred shifts as scheduled and assist on other shifts as needed to assure adequate staffing to meet the needs of each resident.

Responsibilities

• Receive report from the off-going shift and give report to the oncoming shift.
• Assign nursing assistants and other designated personnel assuring each resident's needs will be met during the assigned shift.
• Give report to Nursing Assistants.
• Make rounds of the assigned unit frequently during the shift providing intervention as needed.
• Prepare and administer medications as ordered using the 5 rights method. Reorder medications as needed in preparation for future shifts. Assess and document medication issues as per policy.
• Complete treatments as ordered. Assess and document accordingly. Contact the physician for any treatment issues as per policy.
• Monitor residents for risk or complications as a result of the residents' medical conditions (i.e., skin breakdown, incontinence, contractures, reduced mobility, reduced involvement in bathing, dressing, or eating, weight loss, behaviors due to change in lifestyle, etc.).
• Observe and monitor the Nursing Assistants to assure that residents' needs are met and nurse aides' duties are performed.
• Document on nurse's notes as per policy. Assure there is accurate and timely documentation of any unusual observation, incident, or situation.
• Review and follow resident's plan of care.
• Assist in the ordering and reviewing of results of laboratory tests as indicated. Notify physician of results.
• Count required medications with oncoming and off-going shifts.
• Keep nurse's station, medication room, and other workspaces clean and orderly.
• Participate with month-end physician order reviews.
• Make rounds toward end of shift to assure area is in order for the oncoming shift.
• Review and assure there is adequate staffing for the oncoming shift. Replace known absences in a timely manner.
• Notify the Resident and/or Resident Representative of changes in condition or changes to the plan of care.
• Prepare incident/accident reports as needed.

Skills

• Analytical skills
• Strong clinical nursing knowledge and skills
• Basic computer knowledge
• Organizational skills
• Ability to lead others in a supervisory capacity

Job Type

Full-time

Pay

$24.00 - $28.00 per hour

Expected Hours

No less than 32 per week

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Medical Specialty

Geriatrics

Physical Setting

Long term care
Nursing home

Supplemental Pay

• Attendance bonus
• Differential pay
• Overtime pay
• Signing bonus
• Weekly bonus

Experience

Long term care: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification

LPN or LVN (Required)

Ability to Commute

Alexandria, LA 71301 (Required)

Work Location

In person