Floor RN/LPN

Indiana Fitness Works Inc.•Martinsville, IN

4d•$28 - $53

About The Position

The Floor RN/LPN is responsible for total care of assigned residents on a nursing unit and for supervising direct-care staff to ensure residents’ needs are met. The role includes assessing residents, administering and documenting medications and treatments, maintaining care plans and medical records, coordinating with medical providers and other departments, and supporting residents’ safety, dignity, and well-being. The position requires a current Indiana nursing license in good standing, nursing knowledge, and the ability to communicate and lead staff effectively. Shifts are 6am–2pm, 2pm–10pm, or 10pm–6am, and the employee must work every other weekend.

Requirements

Graduate of a School of Nursing.
Current nursing license issued by the State of Indiana and in good standing.
Knowledge of nursing skills and practices.
Possess a health certificate or examination as required by State agencies.
Ability to maintain a professional attitude, including confidentiality, concern for others, cooperation, and conscientious use of time.
Ability to communicate verbally and in writing; ability to read and write in English.
Ability to organize, communicate with, and lead people with varied levels of experience and training.
Integrity, leadership qualities, interest in working with people, and enthusiasm for nursing.
Understanding, patience, and tact when dealing with residents, families, visitors, and employees.
Ability to maintain good working relationships with employees, physicians, and other medically related staff.
Alertness and skill in recognizing and identifying resident symptoms, and resourcefulness in emergencies.
Ability to communicate with residents, families, personnel, and support agencies and remain calm under stress.
Ability to move throughout the facility most of the day; moderate to heavy lifting may be required at times.
Ability to bend, lift, walk, grasp, and perform fine hand coordination; distinguish smells, tastes, temperatures, and colors; and hear and respond to pages.
Must be able to work every other weekend.

Responsibilities

Provide total care to assigned residents and supervise direct-care staff to ensure residents’ needs are met.
Ensure ordered restorative nursing care measures and treatments are performed.
Help maintain each resident’s self-respect, personal dignity, and physical safety.
Communicate with nursing management about unit conditions and concerns involving staff, residents, and visitors.
Explain treatment goals and expectations to residents and families or representatives and seek their feedback and cooperation.
Manage personnel on assigned unit(s) and review staff assignments to ensure duties match staff ability, training, and scope of practice.
Maintain and update medical records; complete charting and documentation according to facility schedules and document unusual events, condition changes, and treatments.
Assist and instruct nursing staff in special treatments and nursing care, and assist in delivering direct resident care.
Ensure lab work and x-rays are completed as ordered and results are reported to physicians promptly.
Make rounds with physicians and assist with examinations as indicated.
Assess residents upon admission and as needed for problems, concerns, or changes in condition, and take necessary action, including emergency measures.
Initiate and update resident nursing care plans and participate in interdisciplinary care plan conferences as requested or assigned.
Secure narcotics and controlled substances, count narcotics at the beginning and end of each shift, and maintain accurate records.
Keep unit supplies stocked according to facility practice.
Assist with resident discharge planning, provide instruction to residents and families or representatives, and assess their understanding.
Receive and give thorough reports at shift changes.
Make rounds on all residents, paying particular attention to those requiring increased monitoring.
Administer and document medications at appropriate times.
Notify medical providers as necessary about orders and visits; report signs and symptoms of disease or complications.
Collect information from staff about resident-care problems and needs, including turning and positioning and intake and output.
Perform and support nursing measures involving hygiene, hydration, elimination, range of motion, sleep, accident and abuse prevention, infection control, socialization, self-esteem, and human dignity.
Assist residents in psychosocially accepting their limitations.
Assist in evaluating supervised nursing staff and orienting new employees on the unit or hall.
Coordinate nursing services with Dietary, Social Services, Activities, Physical Therapy, and other services.
Participate in mandatory in-service training and inform nursing staff of facility policies and procedures as indicated.
Draw blood for lab work as ordered, if applicable under facility policy.
Maintain a clean and safe environment and comply with facility safety and infection-control policies and procedures.
Maintain confidentiality of resident information.
Review new admission orders, new orders, incident reports, and memos to promote timely care and implementation of interventions.
Supervise meal service rounds, observe residents while eating, offer substitutes when meals are not accepted, and monitor compliance with ordered diets.
Monitor utility, linen, and shower rooms for order and cleanliness.
Perform other duties as assigned.