Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Job Summary We are seeking a compassionate and skilled Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join our team at Everest Management Solutions in Batsto, NJ. As an LPN at our facility, you will play a vital role in providing high-quality patient care and support to our residents. If you are a dedicated and caring professional with a passion for delivering exceptional care, we encourage you to apply for this rewarding opportunity.

Responsibilities

• Identifies, manages, and treats specific skin conditions, such as pressure injuries; diabetic, venous, or arterial ulcers; and traumatic or complicated wounds.
• Provides wound care on assigned residents, in accordance with physician orders, following manufacturer recommendations and appropriate techniques.
• Completes a thorough and accurate wound assessment upon notification of wound, and completes follow-up assessments weekly and as needed.
• Documents all assessments, care plans, and interventions in the medical record.
• Confers with the care plan team in the development of the comprehensive care plan.
• Documents resident care problems, abnormal findings, and changes in resident's condition. Reports to physician, supervisor, and resident/representative.
• Monitors implementation of preventive measures such as turning/positioning, pressure relief devices, nutrition/hydration measures, and toileting/incontinence care.
• Provides education to resident/representative as needed on topics concerning nutrition, preventive measures, and wound healing.
• Provides status reports to Director of Nursing weekly.
• Serves on, participates in, and attends committee meetings as required or appointed.
• Assists with admission, discharge, or care of residents as needed.

Personal Skills and Traits Desired/Physical Requirements

• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.
• Ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action.
• Strong listening skills and ability to deal with conflict with professionalism and courtesy.
• Positive interpersonal relationship skills, including with persons of all ages and cultures.
• Ability to walk, stand, sit, bend, and stoop for extended periods of time.
• Ability to lift, carry, and transfer residents, subject to the maximum weight limit of 500 pounds.

Compliance as a Condition of Employment and Performance Appraisal

• Agreement to abide by all standards, policies, and procedures of the facility, including the facility's compliance and ethics program, is a condition of employment.
• Compliance will be a factor in evaluating job performance.
• Violations, including failure to report violations, will result in disciplinary action, up to and including termination.

Reasonable Accommodation Statement

• Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and [insert state civil rights law], it is the policy of Everest Management Solutions to provide reasonable accommodation when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with a disability, unless such accommodation would cause an undue hardship.
• If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact [include name and/or department, telephone, and e-mail address].

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

• We are an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.

If you are a dedicated and caring professional looking for a rewarding opportunity to make a difference in the lives of others, we encourage you to apply for this exciting position. Please submit your application today!