LPN Nights

PACS•Augusta, GA

3d•$30 - $33•Onsite

About The Position

Anchor Post Acute is a skilled nursing and rehabilitation facility seeking compassionate Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) to join their award-winning team. The facility emphasizes building relationships with residents, families, coworkers, and the community, and is looking for individuals passionate about providing exceptional care. LPNs will play a vital role in ensuring residents receive the highest quality care while maintaining compliance with federal, state, and facility guidelines, and will supervise Certified Nursing Assistants.

Requirements

Nursing Degree from an Accredited College or University
ACTIVE, Unencumbered South Carolina LPN License
Ability to Work 12-Hour Shifts
Ability to Work Weekends
Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.
Ability to read technical procedures.
Ability to read and comprehend policy and procedure manuals.
Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from managers and employees.
Must be able to relate information concerning a resident’s condition.
Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions to practical situations.
Must demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age-related needs of the residents served.
Must be a supportive team member, contribute to and be an example of team work and team concept.
Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action.
Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel, and the general public.
Must be knowledgeable of nursing and medical practices and procedures, as well as laws, regulations, and guidelines that pertain to nursing care facilities.
Must possess leadership and supervisory ability and the willingness to work harmoniously with and supervise other personnel.
Must possess the ability to plan, organize, develop, implement, and interpret the programs, goals, objectives, policies and procedures, etc., that are necessary for providing quality care.
Must have patience, tact, a cheerful disposition and enthusiasm, as well as the willingness to handle difficult residents.
Must be willing to seek out new methods and principles and be willing to incorporate them into existing nursing practices.
Must not pose a direct threat to the health or safety of other individuals in the workplace.
Current CPR certification.
Must maintain all required continuing education/licensing.
Must remain in good standing with the State Board of Nursing at all times.
Must be able to move intermittently throughout the workday.
Must be able to speak and write the English language in an understandable manner.
Must be able to cope with the mental and emotional stress of the position.
Must be able to see and hear or use prosthetics that will enable these senses to function adequately.
Must function independently and have flexibility, personal integrity, and the ability to work effectively with residents, personnel, and support agencies.
Must meet the general health requirements set forth by the policies of this facility.
Must be able to relate to and work with the ill, disabled, elderly, emotionally upset, and, at times, hostile people within the facility.
Must be able to push, pull, move, and/or lift a minimum of 25 pounds to a minimum height of 5 feet and be able to push, pull, move, and/or carry such weight a minimum distance of 50 feet.
May be necessary to assist in the evacuation of residents during emergency situations.

Nice To Haves

Experience in a Fast-Paced, High-Admissions Healthcare Setting Preferred
Knowledge and experience with PCC preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide direct nursing care to residents.
Supervise the day-to-day nursing activities performed by Certified Nursing Assistants.
Ensure residents receive the highest quality care.
Maintain compliance with federal, state, and facility guidelines.
Prepare and administer medications as ordered by the physician.
Verify the identity of the resident before administering medication/treatment.
Ensure prescribed medication for one resident is not administered to another.
Ensure an adequate supply of floor stock medications, supplies, and equipment is on hand.
Order prescribed medications, supplies, and equipment as necessary.
Ensure that narcotic records are accurate for your shift.
Notify the Nurse Supervisor of all drug and narcotic discrepancies.
Review medication cards for completeness, accuracy, and adherence to stop order policies.
Notify the attending physician of automatic stop orders prior to the last dosage being administered.
Dispose of drugs and narcotics as required.
Participate in employee performance evaluations.
Determine shift staffing requirements and make recommendations concerning employee dismissals, transfers, etc.
Inform the Nurse Supervisor of staffing needs when assigned personnel fail to report to work.
Report absentee call-ins to the Nurse Supervisor.
Develop work assignments and/or assist in completing and performing such assignments.
Provide leadership to nursing personnel assigned to your unit/shift.
Make daily rounds of your unit/shift to ensure personnel are performing work assignments correctly.
Report problem areas to the Nurse Supervisor.
Ensure that all nursing assistants are enrolled in or have graduated from an approved nursing assistant training program.
Ensure that all nurse aide trainees are under the direct supervision of a licensed nurse.
Meet with your shift’s nursing personnel regularly to identify and correct problem areas.
Ensure that departmental policies and procedures are followed.
Develop and maintain good working rapport with inter-departmental personnel.
Create and maintain an atmosphere of warmth, personal interest, and positive emphasis.
Review complaints and grievances made or filed by assigned personnel.
Receive/give the nursing report upon reporting in and ending shift duty hours.
Report occupational exposures to blood, body fluids, infectious materials, and hazardous chemicals.
Inform nursing personnel of new admissions, their expected time of arrival, and room assignment.
Ensure that rooms are ready for new admissions.
Greet newly admitted residents upon admission.
Participate in the orientation of new residents/family members to the facility.
Make rounds with physicians as necessary.
Requisition and arrange for diagnostic and therapeutic services.
Consult with the resident’s physician regarding resident care, treatment, and rehabilitation.
Review the resident’s chart for specific treatments, medication orders, diets, etc.
Implement and maintain established nursing objectives and standards.
Make periodic checks to ensure prescribed treatments are administered correctly.
Evaluate the resident’s physical and emotional status.
Ensure that direct nursing care is provided by qualified personnel.
Cooperate with and coordinate social and activity programs with nursing service schedules.
Notify the resident’s attending physician of accidents, incidents, or changes in condition.
Carry out restorative and rehabilitative programs.
Inspect nursing service treatment areas daily for cleanliness and safety.
Administer professional services such as catheterization, tube feedings, suction, dressing changes, etc.
Use restraints when necessary and in accordance with policies.
Obtain specimens for lab tests as ordered.
Take and record TPRs, blood pressures, etc.
Monitor seriously ill residents as necessary.
Check foods brought into the facility by visitors.
Ensure personnel providing direct care follow the resident’s care plan and wishes.
Ensure residents who are unable to call for help are checked frequently.
Admit, transfer, and discharge residents as necessary.
Assist in arranging transportation for discharged residents.
Ensure discharged residents are escorted to the pick-up area.
Inform family members of the death of a resident.
Call funeral homes when requested by the family.
Participate in developing, planning, conducting, and scheduling in-service training classes.
Implement and maintain an effective orientation program for new employees.
Assist in standardizing work methods.
Assist in training department personnel regarding potential exposure to blood/body fluids.
Assist the Director in planning clinical supervision for nurse aide trainees.
Attend and participate in outside training programs.
Attend and participate in annual facility in-service training programs.
Attend and participate in continuing education programs.
Monitor personnel to ensure they follow established safety regulations.
Ensure departmental policies and procedures, including dress codes, are followed.
Assist in identifying, evaluating, and classifying routine and job-related functions involving potential exposure to blood/body fluids.
Ensure personnel performing tasks with potential exposure participate in training.
Ensure an adequate supply of personal protective equipment is available.
Ensure assigned work areas are clean and sanitary.
Ensure resident care rooms and treatment areas are clean, safe, and sanitary.
Ensure personnel follow established handwashing and hand hygiene techniques.
Ensure personnel participate in fire safety and disaster preparedness drills.
Participate in the infection control program.
Ensure personnel follow isolation precaution procedures.
Ensure nursing personnel follow procedures for use and disposal of personal protective equipment.
Participate in developing procedures for reporting hazardous conditions or equipment.
Ensure personnel wear and/or use safety equipment when lifting or moving residents.
Report missing/illegible labels and MSDSs.
Recommend equipment and supply needs to the Nurse Supervisor.
Ensure an adequate stock level of medications, medical supplies, and equipment is maintained.
Participate in developing procedures for the safe operation of nursing service equipment.
Ensure only trained and authorized personnel operate equipment.
Ensure all personnel operate nursing service equipment safely.
Monitor nursing procedures to ensure efficient use of supplies and avoid waste.
Ensure appropriate MSDSs are on file for hazardous chemicals.
Review care plans daily to ensure appropriate care is being rendered.
Inform the Nurse Supervisor of any changes needed on the care plan.
Ensure nurses’ notes reflect that the care plan is being followed.
Review resident care plans for appropriate goals, problems, approaches, and revisions.
Ensure CNAs are aware of resident care plans and refer to them before administering care.
Assist the Resident Assessment/Care Plan Coordinator with MDS, RAPs, and Triggers.
Provide data to the Quality Assurance & Assessment Committee as requested.