LPN Fulltime 7-7

PACS

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Richwood Nursing & Rehab is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to work Full Time in our skilled nursing facility located in Oldham County, Kentucky. As an LPN, you will be responsible for ensuring the consistent care of your assigned residents. Daily duties include medication passes, treatments, and supervising Nursing Assistants. We are committed to providing a high level of care and fostering a positive work environment.

Requirements

Must possess a Nursing Degree from an accredited college or university, or be a graduate of an approved LPN/LVN program.
Must possess a current, unencumbered, active license to practice as an LPN/LVN in this state.
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 teamwork 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, which include a medical and physical examination.
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

Knowledge and experience with PCC preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide direct nursing care to residents.
Supervise the day-to-day nursing activities performed by nursing assistants in accordance with federal, state, and local standards, guidelines, and regulations.
Ensure all nursing personnel assigned comply with facility policies and procedures.
Participate in the development, maintenance, and implementation of the facility’s quality assurance program for the nursing service department.
Prepare and administer medications as ordered by the physician.
Verify resident identity before administering medication/treatment.
Ensure adequate supply of floor stock medications, supplies, and equipment.
Order prescribed medications, supplies, and equipment as necessary.
Ensure narcotic records are accurate for your shift.
Notify the Nurse Supervisor of all drug and narcotic discrepancies.
Receive/give the nursing report upon reporting in and ending shift duty hours.
Inform nursing personnel of new admissions, their expected time of arrival, and room assignment.
Ensure rooms are ready for new admissions.
Greet newly admitted residents and escort them to their rooms.
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 as ordered by the physician.
Consult with the resident’s physician regarding resident care, treatment, and rehabilitation.
Review resident charts for specific treatments, medication orders, and diets.
Implement and maintain established nursing objectives and standards.
Make periodic checks to ensure prescribed treatments are administered correctly and evaluate resident’s physical and emotional status.
Administer professional services such as catheterization, tube feedings, suction, applying and changing dressings/bandages, packs, colostomy and drainage bags, taking blood, giving massages and range of motion exercises, and care for the dead/dying.
Use restraints when necessary and in accordance with established policies and procedures.
Obtain sputum, urine, and other specimens for lab tests as ordered.
Take and record TPRs, blood pressures, etc., as necessary.
Monitor seriously ill residents as necessary.
Check foods brought into the facility by visitors to ensure they are within the resident’s dietary allowances.
Ensure personnel providing direct care are doing so in accordance with the resident’s care plan and wishes.
Ensure residents who are unable to call for help are checked frequently.
Meet with residents and/or family members as necessary.
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 and ensure post-mortem procedures are followed.
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 advance directive in-service training programs.
Attend and participate in continuing education programs to maintain licensure.
Monitor assigned personnel to ensure they follow established safety regulations.
Ensure departmental policies and procedures, including dress codes, are followed.
Assist in identifying, evaluating, and classifying job functions with potential exposure to blood/body fluids.
Ensure personnel performing tasks with potential exposure to blood/body fluids participate in appropriate in-service training.
Ensure an adequate supply of personal protective equipment is available.
Ensure assigned work areas are maintained in a clean and sanitary manner.
Ensure resident care rooms and treatment areas are maintained in a clean, safe, and sanitary manner.
Ensure assigned personnel follow established handwashing and hand hygiene techniques.
Ensure assigned personnel participate in and conduct fire safety and disaster preparedness drills.
Participate in the development, implementation, and maintenance of the infection control program.
Ensure assigned personnel follow established infection control procedures for isolation precautions.
Ensure nursing personnel follow established procedures for the use and disposal of personal protective equipment.
Participate in the development, implementation, and maintenance of 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 the development and implementation of procedures for the safe operation of all nursing service equipment.
Ensure only trained and authorized personnel operate equipment.
Ensure all personnel operate nursing service equipment in a safe manner.
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 assigned CNAs are aware of resident care plans and refer to them prior to administering daily care.
Assist the Resident Assessment/Care Plan Coordinator with MDS, RAPs, and Triggers.
Report suspected or known incidence of fraud relative to billings, cost reports, kickbacks, etc.