This LPN position is a staff position that has direct care responsibilities as well as supervisor responsibility for caregivers. TheLicensed Practical Nurse - LPNis responsible for supervising nursing personnel to deliver nursing care and within scope of practice coordinates care delivery, which will ensure that resident's needs are met in accordance with professional standards of practice through physician orders, facility policies and procedures, and federal, state and local guidelines.Skills: Ability to read thermometers, charts and testing equipment; Must be able to read, write, and speak English in an understandable manner
Years of Experience: 2-3 years clinical experience;Gerontological nursing including dementia population preferred
License: Must have a valid and current LPN/LVN state licensePhysical Demands: Ability to sit, stand, walk, bend and squat for prolonged periods; Ability to push and pull objects and lift and carry up to 20 pounds, unassisted on a frequent basis (occasionally up to 50 pounds, unassisted); Full use of gross and fine motor skills of the upper and lower extremities (i.e., treatments, dressing changes, medication supervision, writing notations, etc.)