Licensed Practical Nurse - SNF- Douglas

ROCKY MOUNTAIN CARE GROUP•Douglas, WY

2d•$28 - $36•Onsite

About The Position

The Licensed Practical Nurse provides direct nursing care to residents and supervises day-to-day nursing activities performed by licensed practical/vocational nurses and certified nursing assistants, in accordance with applicable regulations, guidelines, and facility policies and procedures. The role promotes holistic care and provides nursing leadership to personnel assigned to the unit. The position is based at Summit Ridge Skilled Nursing & Rehab in Douglas, Wyoming, a skilled nursing facility offering long-term care and specialized Alzheimer’s and dementia care.

Requirements

Nursing degree from an accredited college or university.
Current unrestricted Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license in the practicing state.
Current CPR certification.
Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English and follow oral and written instructions.
Ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant and relay information about residents’ conditions.
Ability to deal tactfully and patiently with residents, families, staff, visitors, government agencies, and the public, including in difficult or emotionally challenging situations.
Ability to work harmoniously with and supervise other personnel; demonstrate leadership, supervisory ability, and teamwork.
Ability to move intermittently throughout the workday; bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, perform overhead lifting, and carry out other common physical movements needed for the position.
Ability to assist in evacuating residents during emergencies.
Must meet facility general health requirements, including medical and physical examinations and immunity-status checks.
Must not pose a threat to the health and safety of others in the workplace.
Ability to work amid frequent interruptions and potential exposure to infectious waste, diseases, hazardous chemicals, odors, falls, equipment burns, dust, tobacco smoke, disinfectants, and other air contaminants.
May encounter hostile or emotional residents, family members, visitors, or personnel.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience in long-term care is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Direct daily activities of nursing personnel in accordance with regulations, guidelines, and facility policies and procedures.
Promote holistic resident care and ensure nursing personnel comply with applicable policies and procedures.
Participate in resident admissions, discharges, and transfers as required.
Assess changes in residents’ status, notify physicians and residents’ families or representatives, and document accordingly.
Transcribe physician orders into medical records and carry out orders as written.
Prepare and administer medications as ordered and observe for adverse effects.
Perform wound treatments as ordered, monitor for changes, and document care.
Schedule residents’ follow-up appointments and transportation as indicated.
Provide nursing leadership to assigned nursing personnel and perform rounds to confirm resident needs are met and staff are carrying out assigned duties.
Provide direct care skills such as colostomy changes, tube feedings, wound care, suctioning, and IV administration, as assigned and in accordance with policies and procedures.
Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to meet residents’ needs holistically.
Participate in management team meetings to discuss census changes, changes in resident status or care needs, and complaints or concerns.
Assist with evaluating nursing personnel performance and implement discipline as directed and according to operational policies.
Inform appropriate departments of concerns or complaints and file grievances as necessary.
Report incidents and unusual occurrences to nursing leadership and participate in investigations as needed.
Participate in end-of-life care as required.
Monitor medication, supply, and equipment stock and notify appropriate personnel of needs.
Initiate, review, and update care plans as required.
Promote teamwork, mutual respect, and effective communication.
Participate in inspection surveys and QAPI activities as needed or assigned.
Ensure infection-control principles are followed and help correct deficiencies in practice.
Treat residents with dignity and respect, protect their rights, and comply with facility policies, standards of conduct, and applicable regulations.
Maintain confidentiality of protected health information and report noncompliance, confidentiality breaches, retaliation, discrimination, and allegations of resident abuse, neglect, exploitation, or mistreatment to appropriate personnel.
Follow safety, hygiene, and infection-control procedures; report occupational exposures and work-related injuries or illnesses; and participate in life-safety and emergency drills and training.
Fulfill assigned responsibilities during activation of the facility emergency plan and assist with resident evacuation during emergencies.
Complete assigned training and skills competency requirements.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Work at the nursing station and throughout the facility; respond to call-back during emergency conditions and may work beyond normal hours, weekends, or holidays when necessary.