Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Full-Time 12-Hour Night Shift

Bethesda Health Group•St. Louis, MO

2h•Onsite

About The Position

This position provides basic nursing care by assisting in the assessment of residents upon admission and on an ongoing basis. The LPN is responsible for remaining knowledgeable about and communicating any significant changes in a resident's condition to the appropriate interdisciplinary team (IDT) member, and accurately documenting all assessments. The role involves participating in the care planning process, updating care plans as needed, and communicating these plans to IDT members, residents, and their families. The LPN implements necessary nursing interventions, including medication administration and treatments, ensuring they are performed safely and timely. Administration of IV fluid is required if IV certified. The LPN must use critical thinking skills for changes in residents' conditions, notify physicians using the SBARR tool, and maintain composure during crisis situations. Monitoring resident care for effectiveness, identifying problem areas, and utilizing the QAPI process for resolution are also key. The LPN must be aware of residents' status to quickly identify behavioral changes or other untoward signs/symptoms, answer call lights, and assist with residents' ADLs as needed. A minimum of twelve hours of nursing-related continuing education is required, along with a commitment to staying current with best nursing practices and Bethesda's policies.

Requirements

Education from an accredited school of nursing that results in becoming a Licensed Practical Nurse
Current LPN license in the state you will be working
CPR and AED certification required, or willing to obtain within six months of employment
IV certification required, or willing to obtain within six months of employment
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 required
Ability to stand and walk for long periods of time
Ability to lift heavy objects using proper lifting techniques and with assistance when necessary
Ability to transfer and move patients who vary with ability to assist weighing 200+lbs using proper lifting techniques and with assistance when necessary
Ability to push and pull equipment weighing in excess of 40lbs using proper techniques and with assistance when necessary
Manual dexterity, coordination and skillful use of hands when working with patients and equipment
Visual acuity with the ability to distinguish color
Ability to physically perform necessary documentation electronically and in writing

Nice To Haves

Long-term care 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
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 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 fluid only if IV certified
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
Answers call lights and/or assists with residents' ADLs as needed
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
May be assigned other duties as appropriate