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We are seeing a definite upswing in census with our Long Term Care Facilities and are in great need of LPN’s. The buildings we service are within the Portland –Metro area, on the Coast, and in the Vancouver area. We are currently hiring for Per-Diem AM, PM and NOC shifts positions within our long-term care facilities:
LPN Duties:
- Monitor work assignments. Provide feedback, evaluate performance, and redirect as needed. Inform RCM or DNS of pertinent problems.
- Complete quality care audits, as needed.
- Prepare or assist with new admissions, transfers, and discharges.
- Provide direct resident care when needed, as determined by resident condition and available staff.
- Complete treatments and procedures, as ordered by the physician, and within scope of practice and related training.
- Observe resident condition. Report changes to physician and RCM.
- Evaluate and record resident’s need and response to PRN medications. Administer medications as ordered by the physician. Direct medication aide accordingly.
- Notify RCM of any unusual occurrences. Complete incident form and notify family and physician, as directed.
- Transcribe and carry out physician orders.
- Document all pertinent information on interdisciplinary notes and 254 hour DNS report form.
- Document medications administered, treatments, and procedures performed on appropriate records.
Minimum Requirements:
- Compassion and desire to work with seniors
- 1 year experience a MUST
- Current certificate / license.
- TB Skin Test & CPR Card
- Hepatitis B Vaccination, Titer, or declination
- Varicella vaccination or titer
- Statement of Good Health (current within 12 months)
- Must pass UA and Criminal Background
** All Applicants must have a minimum of 1 year experience within your specialty. **
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