Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) | Long Term Care | PRN

Avera Health • Yankton, SD

95d • $24 - $33

About The Position

Responsible for the organization and coordination of information from a variety of sources to develop and implement an individualized, age appropriate, collaborative plan of care.

Requirements

• Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Board of Nursing.
• An active license in the state of practice upon hire.

Nice To Haves

• 1-3 years related experience.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates staffing to meet the needs of the residents.
• Appropriately delegates and provides follow up to ensure completion of assigned responsibilities.
• Provides timely, continuous assessment and preparation of residents and families for the next level of care.
• Identifies and effectively communicates pertinent resident information to the health care team, residents and families in a clear, concise and timely manner from one level or location of care to another.
• Documents Medicare assessments and interventions.
• Accurately files diagnostic and lab reports in medical record following procedure.
• Transcribes physician orders and rounds with the provider noting orders or data entries to complete.
• Records and charts with accuracy and detail, clinical data, received from nursing and/or medical staff.
• Maintains systems of organization, such as the monthly ADL, behavior sheets and BM board.
• Prepares daily Medicare sheets and daily/monthly lab slips, prepares charts for physician rounding.
• Schedules annual medical reassessment, dental and pain assessments.
• Recommends positive changes and improvements within the department and facility to improve quality of care and service.
• Supports the living environment for the residents and positive environment for staff.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: No Education Listed