Float Pool Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Bethesda Health Group•St. Louis, MO

4h•Onsite

About The Position

The Float Pool Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) provides essential basic nursing care, including assisting with resident assessments upon admission and on an ongoing basis. This role requires the LPN to stay informed about residents' conditions and communicate any significant changes to the interdisciplinary team (IDT), accurately documenting all assessments and seeking guidance when needed. Responsibilities extend to answering call lights, assisting with residents' Activities of Daily Living (ADLs), and actively participating in the care planning process, including updating care plans as interventions dictate and communicating these plans to the IDT, residents, and their families. The LPN implements nursing and physician orders, addresses residents'/families' educational and environmental needs, and ensures safe and timely medication administration and treatments, including IV fluids. Critical thinking is crucial for managing changes in residents' conditions, requiring timely physician notification using the SBARR communication tool. The LPN must maintain professional composure during crisis situations, monitor care delivery effectiveness, identify problem areas, and utilize the QAPI process for resolution. Continuous awareness of residents' status is necessary to quickly identify behavioral changes or other untoward signs. The role mandates a minimum of twelve hours of nursing-related continuing education annually and a commitment to staying current with best nursing practices and Bethesda's policies. This position requires flexibility to work at all Bethesda Health Group locations, including Rehab, Long-term Care, Memory Care, and Assisted Living settings, potentially at different locations daily. Effective communication with residents, families, and all organizational levels, along with maintaining confidentiality, is essential. Other duties may be assigned as appropriate.

Requirements

Education from an accredited school of nursing that results in becoming a Licensed Practical Nurse
Current LPN license in Missouri and Illinois
Current CPR/AED Certification required or willing to obtain within six months of employment
IV certification
Two years experience
Valid driver's license
Reliable transportation
Willing to travel and work at all Bethesda communities
Long-term care and rehab experience
Must be able to assess the basic nursing care needs of the geriatric resident
Must possess excellent communication skills to interact with residents, visitors, and staff
Time management and organizational skills
Ability to stand and walk for long periods of time
Ability to lift heavy objects using proper lifting techniques and with assistance as necessary
Ability to transfer and move patients who vary with ability to assist weighing 200+lbs using proper lifting techniques and with assistance as necessary
Ability to push and pull equipment weighing in excess of 40lbs using proper techniques and with assistance as necessary
Manual dexterity, coordination and skillful use of hands when working with patient and equipment
Visual acuity with ability to distinguish color
Ability to physically perform necessary documentation electronically and in writing

Nice To Haves

Three years experience preferred

Responsibilities

Provides basic nursing care by assisting in the assessment of the resident on admission and on an ongoing basis
Remains knowledgeable about and communicates to the appropriate interdisciplinary team (IDT) member any significant change in condition
Accurately documents all assessments
Seeks guidance if unsure of any assessment findings
Answers call lights and/or assists with residents' ADLs as needed
Participates in the care planning process for the resident
Updates the care plan when specific interventions indicate the need for revision
Communicates the plan to the appropriate IDT members along with the residents and their families
Implements necessary and appropriate nursing interventions relevant to the plan of care which includes, but is not limited to, nursing orders, physician orders, residents/families educational and environmental needs
Ensures interventions such as medication administration and treatments are accomplished in a safe and timely manner
Administers IV fluids
Documents interventions accurately and timely
Uses critical thinking skills when dealing with residents' changes in condition
Notifies the physician timely using the SBARR as the communication tool
Maintains composure during any crisis situation such as family dissatisfaction, staff disputes, or inclement weather in a calm and professional manner
Monitors the care of the residents closely to see that the care plan is being delivered effectively
Identifies problem areas and uses the QAPI process to actively address the situation for immediate problem resolution
Remains aware of the status of the residents to quickly identify behavioral changes or other untoward signs or symptoms
Completes, at a minimum, twelve hours of offerings related to nursing related continuing education
Has a commitment to keep current with best nursing practices through knowledge of Bethesda's policies and self-study
Must be able to work at all of the Bethesda Health Group locations in a variety of care settings including Rehab, Long-term Care, Memory Care and Assisted Living
May be asked to work different locations day to day
Ability to communicate effectively with residents and their family members, and at all levels of the organization
Ability to maintain confidentiality
May be assigned other duties as appropriate

Benefits

403b
Daily pay
Bonuses
Career advancement opportunities
Holiday pay
Medical insurance available for regular status full and part time employees
Dental insurance available for regular status full and part time employees
Vision insurance available for regular status full and part time employees
Prescription insurance available for regular status full and part time employees
Life insurance available for regular status full and part time employees