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Peachtree Centre is a leading senior care provider dedicated to providing a compassionate, patient-centered health care experience through a culture of caring, quality, and excellence in the communities we serve.

A Licensed Practical Nurse is responsible for providing basic medical attention to patients and assessing their wellbeing. Their duties include checking vital signs, recording a patient’s medical history, and often includes the following responsibilities:

· Direct the daily activities of the CNAs and ensure policies and procedures are followed by nursing personnel.

· Participate in admissions, discharges and transfers of residents as required.

· Assess resident’s conditions, prepare, and administer medications per physician orders.

· Initiate, review, and update care plans.

· Report any changes in a resident’s condition to the nurse supervisor and keep them informed of factors that interfere with being able to perform work as assigned.

· Perform other assigned duties given by clinical or administrative leadership.

· Maintain confidentiality of protected health information, including verbal, written and electronic communications.