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ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: CLINICAL ~Must be knowledgeable of nursing practices and procedures as well as the applicable state laws, regulations, and guidelines governing nursing functions in the long-term care facility. ; we are happy to teach new graduates and nurses new to the Long Term and Skilled Nursing. ~Must be able to work as part of a health care team to assess resident needs, plan and modify care and implement interventions. ~Evaluate nursing intervention outcomes, conferring with other health care team members as necessary. ~Administer prescribed medications or start intravenous fluids, and note times and amounts on patients’ charts. ~Observe residents, charting and reporting changes in residents’ conditions, such as adverse reactions to medication or treatment, and taking any necessary action. ~Provide basic resident care and treatments, such as taking temperatures or blood pressures, dressing wounds, treating bedsores, giving enemas or douches, rubbing with alcohol, massaging, or performing catheterizations. ~Sterilize equipment and supplies, using germicides, sterilizer, or autoclave. ~Answer residents’ calls and determine how to assist them. ~Measure and record residents’ vital signs, such as height, weight, temperature, blood pressure, pulse and respiration. ~Prepare residents for examinations, tests or treatments and explain procedures. ~Assemble and use equipment such as catheters, tracheotomy tubes, and oxygen suppliers. ~Record food and fluid intake and output. ~Assist residents with bathing, dressing, maintaining personal hygiene, moving in bed, or standing and walking. ~Support food services with food trays and ensure conformance to prescribed diet. ~Post mortem care. PROFESSIONAL ~Possess leadership ability and willingness to work harmoniously with and supervise other LPNs, CNAs, MedTechs, and non-professional personnel. ~Work independently. ~Implement the programs, goals, objectives, policies, and procedures of the facility. ~Understand and follow company policies, including harassment and complaint procedures. ~Actively participate in Quality Improvement activities. ~Communicate and function in an interdisciplinary team. ~Maintain current knowledge of nursing practice. EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE Education: Graduate of an accredited LPN program Experience: New graduates are welcome! SKILLS & ABILITIES ~Knowledge and use of Electronic Medical Records and/or solid computer skills ~Strong communication skills, both in writing and verbally ~Effective team skills ~Read, write, speak, and understand the English language. CERTIFICATES / LICENSES ~Must be currently registered/licensed in Maine. ~Must have CPR certification upon hire or obtained during orientation. CPR certification must remain current during employment.