Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Hiring Incentive

Exceptional Living Centers•Greensburg, IN

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Bradford Place Care Center is a full-service nursing facility specializing in complex care. We are committed to providing high-quality clinical and rehabilitative services in a compassionate, supportive environment designed to meet the evolving needs of our patients and residents. LPNs are responsible for providing compassionate, high-quality care to residents while ensuring compliance with all regulatory requirements. This role involves direct clinical care, documentation, communication with interdisciplinary teams, and supervision of nursing staff. SUNMMARY: Provides quality nursing services to meet the needs of each resident by performing the following duties: ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Makes daily rounds on assigned unit at least at beginning and at end of shift to observe, examine, and/or interview residents to verify information from off-going shift, to monitor regulatory compliance and to determine staff assignments. Physically assesses new admissions and residents for changes in condition or as required. Ensures provision of resident care. This includes but is not limited to: developing appropriate and consistent care assignments with modifications, as necessary, monitoring care given and task completion, and providing care by taking/recording vital signs, food intake and output, properly administering medication, and using medical equipment and supplies, as needed. Regularly assists with care plans to promote the highest level of resident physical, social and mental well-being. This includes but is not limited to: communicating care plan details, goals and approaches, reviewing compliance, consulting with interdisciplinary team, obtaining input regarding resident conditions, functional abilities, preferences, and alternative approaches to care. Ensures proper communication of resident care matters. This includes but is not limited to: immediately informing residents, physicians, family/legal representative(s), and/or other proper persons in the event of an accident/incident, injury, change(s) in condition, room or roommate, treatment, or need to transfer or discharge. Trains and develops staff by assisting with orientation of new staff and/or temporary employees to unit, observing skills of nursing personnel, identifying learning needs, and maximizing teaching opportunities. Maintains proper documentation. This includes but is not limited to: completing required documentation of care and services delivered during shift, assessments, special circumstances, change(s) in condition, and accident/incident reports. Reports relevant information to the Director of Nursing/designee including but not limited to interdisciplinary team functioning and communication, regulatory compliance issues, resident risk factors, changes in resident behavior, expressed dissatisfaction by resident or family, refusals of treatment, injuries, staff behavior, staffing needs, equipment and supply needs. Participates with Director of Nursing/designee in the survey processes. This includes but is not limited to assisting with survey readiness, staff conduct and disclosure, responses to requests for information, and plans of correction and corrective action. Provides for employee and resident safety. This includes but is not limited to: monitoring staff for compliance with OSHA, hazard communication, and blood borne pathogens; in cases of workplace exposure, promptly provides first-aide and refers employee to appropriate facility staff member for post-exposure follow-up; participates in fire and disaster drills; and reports incidents and/or injuries to supervisor promptly. In an emergency, carries out assigned duties to assure resident and employee safety. Performs quality assessment and assurance functions and ensures compliance with the standards established by the quality assessment and assurance program. Assists with development and update of policies and procedures to reflect the facility philosophy, professional standards, and legal requirements. Carries out responsibilities in compliance with federal, state, local laws and regulations, and with facility philosophy, policies and procedures. Maintains and applies current skills and knowledge through continuing education and in-service programs. This position requires the ability to read and interpret technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents; the ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from residents, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community, and the ability to speak, understand and read the English language to the extent necessary to safely and properly care for residents. This position requires excellent interpersonal skills with high level of energy and enthusiasm; good verbal and written communication skills; and the ability to organize, document, and implement detailed programs. This position requires standing, sitting, stooping, pushing, pulling, lifting up to 75 pounds or more, bending, climbing, twisting upper body, walking, running, carrying, listening, talking, use of telephone, and exposure to medical equipment and persons with risk of illness.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
1+ year of nursing experience preferred.
Must hold a valid LPN License in the state of employment.
Strong clinical and assessment skills
Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
Ability to supervise, lead, and mentor nursing staff
Physical ability to lift up to 75 lbs and perform other duties as required
Commitment to resident dignity and quality of life
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE: Graduate of nursing program. At least one year related experience preferred. Meets state and federal requirements.
RN/LPN CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS: Licensed in appropriate state as a RN or LPN.

Responsibilities

Perform daily rounds and assessments on assigned residents.
Monitor and ensure delivery of high-quality resident care.
Administer medications and maintain accurate documentation.
Communicate changes in condition to residents, families, and healthcare providers.
Assist in developing and updating resident care plans.
Support and train nursing staff, including new and temporary employees.
Ensure safety and compliance with OSHA, infection control, and emergency protocols.
Participate in quality assurance and state survey processes.
Makes daily rounds on assigned unit at least at beginning and at end of shift to observe, examine, and/or interview residents to verify information from off-going shift, to monitor regulatory compliance and to determine staff assignments.
Physically assesses new admissions and residents for changes in condition or as required.
Ensures provision of resident care.
Regularly assists with care plans to promote the highest level of resident physical, social and mental well-being.
Ensures proper communication of resident care matters.
Trains and develops staff by assisting with orientation of new staff and/or temporary employees to unit, observing skills of nursing personnel, identifying learning needs, and maximizing teaching opportunities.
Maintains proper documentation.
Reports relevant information to the Director of Nursing/designee including but not limited to interdisciplinary team functioning and communication, regulatory compliance issues, resident risk factors, changes in resident behavior, expressed dissatisfaction by resident or family, refusals of treatment, injuries, staff behavior, staffing needs, equipment and supply needs.
Participates with Director of Nursing/designee in the survey processes.
Provides for employee and resident safety.
Performs quality assessment and assurance functions and ensures compliance with the standards established by the quality assessment and assurance program.
Assists with development and update of policies and procedures to reflect the facility philosophy, professional standards, and legal requirements.
Carries out responsibilities in compliance with federal, state, local laws and regulations, and with facility philosophy, policies and procedures.
Maintains and applies current skills and knowledge through continuing education and in-service programs.