LPN - Long Term Care/Skilled Nursing FacilityPosted: October 18, 2009
Job Details: Works as a team member under the supervision of the Shift Charge Nurse and/or the Clinical Leader, performing a variety of nursing procedures with a patient/resident focused approach. While functioning within the guidelines of the Delaware State Nurse Practice Act, the nurse will demonstrate knowledge in the current concepts of his/her field, performing at a level of competence that allows independent thought and action. Applies critical thinking to managing patients/residents, assuring appropriate care based on patient/resident needs, using an age/disease specific approach. May function as the single nurse on a unit providing direction to others while under the supervision of the Shift Charge Nurse. SERVICE AREAS INCLUDE: Skilled Nursing 1 (SN 1) -skilled long term care Skilled Nursing 2/CDP (SN 2) - sub-acute/rehabilitation Dementia All positions require a Licensed Practical Nurse, licensed in the State of Delaware or participating Compact State. One (1) year of experience required. Prior Medical/Surgical experience preferred. Special Qualifications by service area: SN 1 ? IV certification, CPR, Dementia and Validation training within six months. CDP/SN 2 ? IV certification, CPR, Dementia and Validation training within six months. Dementia ? Dementia and Validation training within three months; CPR and IV Certification within 6months Employment Variables: Shift rotation required, working days, evenings, nights, weekends and holidays. Please refer to job code 337681 when responding to this ad.
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