Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - NOC Shift, Full-Time (Every 3rd Weekend). Eventide Fargo!

Eventide Senior Living Communities•Fargo, ND

10d•$29 - $32•Onsite

About The Position

Eventide Fargo is currently seeking a Full-Time LPN to work the Over-Night shift (6:00p-6:30a). This position offers a set schedule of every 3rd weekend with a holiday rotation. A shift differential of $5 an hour for overnights and $2 an hour for weekend hours is provided. The LPN Charge Nurse is responsible for providing the highest degree of nursing care, consistent with current standards, guidelines, and regulations, as well as the philosophy, policies, and procedures of Eventide.

Requirements

Must have an active ND LPN or be able to obtain upon hire

Nice To Haves

Experience in Long Term Care preferred, but not required

Responsibilities

Assesses residents’ needs and health status through physical assessments, observations, and interviews on a continuing basis.
Provides individual attention to encourage residents' ability to maintain or attain the highest physical, mental, and psychosocial well-being.
Observes and follows residents’ plans of care, updating and making appropriate changes when necessary. Plans of care include interdisciplinary care plans, physician orders, and C.N.A/NA-R care plans.
Administers medications and treatments and monitors both for effectiveness.
Provides direct nursing care to residents whenever necessary and according to established nursing policies, procedures, and standards.
Complies with rules and regulations set forth by the Minnesota or North Dakota Department of Health and the Center for Medicare/Medicaid services.
Provides accurate documentation in the residents’ electronic medical record according to established nursing policies, procedures, and standards.
Assists in the orientation/training of new team members.
Reports resident needs, problems, and observations regarding residents’ condition(s) to the Charge Nurse and/or attending physician.
Ensures adequate staffing levels for a scheduled shift and corrects inadequate staffing appropriately.
Monitors the activities and functions of subordinate staff, which may include participating in the disciplinary process.
Ensures that work responsibilities of subordinate staff are completed thoroughly and accurately within scheduled shifts and according to established resident care policies, procedures, and standards.
Provides information, education, and support for assigned residents and their families.
Communicates the needs of residents to resident care staff in the unit, as appropriate.
Interacts with physicians and other health care facilities as needed, according to the needs of the residents.
Continually updates nursing skills and knowledge by attending in-services, continuing education programs, and staff meetings.
Coordinates and participates in resident care conferences and communicates information effectively to families.
Assumes responsibility for promptly reporting any incidents or evidence of abuse, neglect, or violation of residents’ rights per policy.
Manages electronic timecard on a daily basis.
May be occasionally required to carry out or assist with other tasks in addition to the duties listed on this job description, in accordance with the team philosophy and Eventide’s commitment for all staff to provide quality resident care.