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 LaGrange, Kentucky. As an LPN, you will be responsible for ensuring the consistent care of your assigned residents. Your daily routine will include medication passes, treatments, and supervising Nursing Assistants. We are committed to providing a high level of care and maintaining the highest standards in our facility.

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.

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 assigned nursing staff comply with facility policies and procedures.
Review and recommend revisions to department policies and procedures.
Plan shift services, programs, and activities with nursing staff and support personnel.
Ensure the Nursing Service Procedures Manual is current and reflects daily procedures.
Make written and oral reports and recommendations concerning shift activities.
Coordinate nursing services with other resident services to maintain the resident’s total regimen of care.
Ensure nursing service personnel comply with their respective job descriptions.
Participate in the facility’s quality assurance program for the nursing service department.
Participate in facility surveys and inspections.
Review and update resident discharge plans.
Assist in planning the nursing services portion of the resident’s discharge plan.
Interpret department policies and procedures to personnel, residents, visitors, and government agencies.
Admit, transfer, and discharge residents.
Complete accident/incident reports.
Write resident charge slips and forward to the Business Office.
Maintain the Daily Census Report and submit to the Business Office.
Complete medical forms, reports, evaluations, studies, and charting.
Maintain confidentiality of resident and facility information.
Complete and file required recordkeeping forms/charts upon resident admission, transfer, and/or discharge.
Encourage physicians to review and sign treatment plans and orders.
Receive and record telephone orders from physicians.
Transcribe physician’s orders to resident charts, cardex, medication cards, and treatment/care plans.
Chart nurses’ notes in an informative and descriptive manner reflecting care provided and resident response.
Record new/changed diet orders and forward information to the Food Services Department.
Report discrepancies in physician’s orders, diet changes, or charting errors to the Nurse Supervisor.
Complete transfer forms.
Ensure appropriate documentation for unauthorized discharges.
Perform routine charting duties.
Sign and date all entries in the resident’s medical record.
Prepare and administer medications as ordered by the physician.
Verify resident identity before administering medication/treatment.
Ensure prescribed medication is administered only to the intended resident.
Ensure an adequate supply of floor stock medications, supplies, and equipment.
Order prescribed medications, supplies, and equipment as necessary.
Ensure narcotic records are accurate for the 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.
Dispose of drugs and narcotics according to procedures.
Participate in employee performance evaluations.
Determine shift staffing requirements and make recommendations for dismissals or transfers.
Inform the Nurse Supervisor of staffing needs when personnel fail to report to work.
Report absentee call-ins to the Nurse Supervisor.
Review and evaluate the department’s work force.
Develop work assignments and assist in completing them.
Provide leadership to nursing personnel.
Make daily rounds to ensure nursing personnel are performing work assignments to acceptable standards.
Ensure nursing assistants are enrolled in or have graduated from an approved training program.
Ensure nurse aide trainees are under direct supervision of a licensed nurse.
Meet regularly with shift nursing personnel to identify and correct problem areas.
Ensure departmental policies and procedures are followed by personnel, residents, and visitors.
Develop and maintain good working rapport with inter-departmental personnel.
Create and maintain a warm, personal, and positive atmosphere.
Review and report complaints and grievances from personnel.
Ensure departmental disciplinary action is administered fairly.
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.
Report known or suspected incidents of fraud.
Ensure computer workstations are logged off or password protected when unattended.
Inform nursing personnel of new admissions, their expected arrival, and room assignment.
Ensure rooms are ready for new admissions.
Greet and escort newly admitted residents.
Participate in the orientation of new residents/family members.
Make rounds with physicians as necessary.
Requisition and arrange for diagnostic and therapeutic services.
Consult with the resident’s physician regarding resident care.
Review resident charts for specific treatments, medication orders, and diets.
Implement and maintain established nursing objectives and standards.
Periodically check that prescribed treatments are administered correctly and evaluate resident status.
Ensure direct nursing care is provided by qualified personnel.
Cooperate with and coordinate social and activity programs.
Notify the resident’s attending physician of accidents or incidents.
Notify the resident’s attending physician and next-of-kin of changes in resident 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, blood draws, massages, range of motion exercises, and post-mortem care.
Use restraints when necessary and in accordance with policies.
Obtain specimens for lab tests.
Take and record TPRs and blood pressures.
Monitor seriously ill residents.
Check foods brought in by family/visitors to ensure they are within dietary allowances.
Ensure personnel provide care 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.
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, and conducting in-service training classes.
Implement and maintain an effective orientation program for new employees.
Assist in standardizing work methods.
Assist in training personnel on tasks involving potential exposure to blood/body fluids.
Assist 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 personnel to ensure adherence to safety regulations.
Ensure departmental policies and dress codes are followed.
Assist in identifying and classifying job-related functions with potential exposure to blood/body fluids.
Ensure personnel performing tasks with potential exposure participate in 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 personnel follow handwashing and hand hygiene techniques.
Ensure personnel participate in fire safety and disaster preparedness drills.
Participate in the infection control program.
Ensure personnel follow infection control procedures for isolation precautions.
Ensure nursing personnel follow procedures for the use and disposal of personal protective equipment.
Participate in developing and implementing 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.
Participate in developing and implementing procedures for the safe operation of nursing service equipment.
Ensure only trained and authorized personnel operate equipment.
Ensure 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 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 prior to administering care.
Assist the Resident Assessment/Care Plan Coordinator with MDS, RAPs, and Triggers.
Provide data to the Quality Assurance & Assessment Committee as requested.
Report suspected or known incidence of fraud relative to billings, cost reports, kickbacks, etc.