Licensed Practical Nurse

We are seeking a compassionate and highly motivated Licensed Practical Nurse to provide nursing services in our medical respite program: Serenity Court located in North Philadelphia.

Requirements

• Records patient's medical history
• Accurately records patient medications via the MARs
• Takes and record measurements of blood pressure, vitals, temperature, heart rate etc.
• Observes patients under treatment to identify progress, side-effects of medications etc.
• Completes initial medical and social intakes of new patients
• Administers medications per physicians' orders to the patients and monitors and documents the effectiveness of all medications
• Assures the safety and comfort of all patients
• Assists with the scheduling of medical appointments
• Assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates care for residents
• Provides on-call supports on alternating weekends between respite Nurse Manager
• Participates in Interdisciplinary Team Meetings
• Meal preparation if needed
• Provides training and supervision to the Certified Nursing Assistants on their shift
• Participates in professional trainings, webinars, etc.
• Maintains necessary licensures and certifications that is required for the job
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Nurse Manager