Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - FT evenings

Vista Prairie CommunitiesSpirit Lake, IA
1d

About The Position

Vista Prairie Communities at Keelson Harbour is seeking a full-time LPN working overnights (10pm-6am).

Requirements

  • Must be registered and licensed with the State of Iowa as an LPN, and must maintain current unencumbered license with the Board of Nursing.
  • Working knowledge of state, federal and local regulations.
  • Must be knowledgeable about validation techniques, reality orientation and/or appropriate diversionary activities for clients with dementia.
  • Must receive a "not disqualified" criminal background result from Department of Human Services and may not be on the OIG exclusions list.
  • Must be a minimum of twenty-one (21) years of age.
  • To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
  • Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, and the general public.
  • Must be willing to seek out new methods and principles and be willing to incorporate them into existing service practices.
  • Must possess a desire to work with aged, infirm, and handicapped persons.
  • Must be knowledgeable on current policies and procedures; including the ability to write procedures.
  • Must be able to relate to and work with the elderly, emotionally upset, and, at times, hostile people, dementia residents and occasionally challenging behaviors.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to connect and communicate effectively with diverse populations.
  • Ability to work in a fast paced environment and to prioritize, organize and manage multiple priorities.
  • Ability to work beyond normal working hours, on weekends and holidays, and in other positions, when necessary.
  • Some travel to meetings and seminars required.
  • Attends and participates in continuing education programs.

Responsibilities

  • Works under the direction of the RN to monitor clients' needs and changes in condition, conducting focused assessments when appropriate and reporting the results to the RN
  • Ensures that unlicensed staff members perform their duties and responsibilities are accomplished in a timely, quality manner and reports problems to RN.
  • Reports changes or problems in resident conditions or other concerns about clients to the RN in a timely manner.
  • Initiates emergency treatment and reports to the RN.
  • Reviews client care plans developed by the RN and consults with RN about resident conditions and their treatments.
  • Assists with implementation of physician orders.
  • Ensures accuracy and promptness in transcribing physician orders.
  • Carries out proper charting practices and documentation procedures.
  • Assembles and operates equipment such as oxygen suppliers and other equipment used for resident care.
  • Orders, sets up and administers medications.
  • Assists RN in orienting, training and mentoring new staff.
  • Attends required meetings, in-service training programs, and conferences.
  • Performs delegated tasks and other duties as assigned by the RN.
  • Assists the RN in the monitoring and evaluation of the job performance of unlicensed staff.
  • Consults with RN regarding unlicensed staff performance.
  • Plans, assigns, and directs the work of unlicensed staff within established guidelines.
  • Assists unlicensed staff as necessary in performing their duties.
  • Assists with startup of services for new resident transfers to settings such as hospitals, nursing homes or assisted living and discharges as requested by RN supervisor.
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