LPN - Licensed Practical Nurse 6A-6P and 6P-6A shifts available! Great night and weekend shift diffs! Double time holiday pay and more!

Legacy Nursing and Rehabilitation•Franklin, LA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Legacy Nursing and Rehabilitation is actively searching for YOU. The Licensed Vocational Nurse. The Love and Compassion that you show toward others on a daily basis represents a calling. To be one of the rarest of people. Join our Legacy Franklin Team in serving our Residents with Love and Compassion. Join the Legacy Franklin Team today!!! Our values and high standards for resident care center around love, compassion and dedication. Imagine a job where the culture is about being patient and kind, selfless and compassionate, honest and supportive. Here are three rules that help us to be at our best for each other. Love Kindness. Do and say what is just. Practice Humility. We look forward to meeting YOU!!! Let's schedule an interview with you today!! POSITION SUMMARY: The purpose of the LPN/LVN position is to participate in and oversee the provision of resident care as prescribed by the attending physician, consistent with accepted standards of care and within the scope of LPN/LVN training and licensure. LPN/LVN also provides direct resident care and assigns duties to subordinate nursing staff as appropriate.

Requirements

Freedom from illegal use of drugs.
Freedom from use and effects of drugs and alcohol in the workplace.
Anyone found guilty by a court of law of abusing, neglecting, or mistreating individuals in a health care-related setting are ineligible for employment in the position.
Graduation from an accredited nursing school and a current, valid LPN/LVN license per the employing state's requirements.
Current state license to practice as a nurse.

Nice To Haves

Experience in Long-Term care setting preferred but not required.
Current CPR certification desired.

Responsibilities

Ensures facility residents receive high-quality, individualized care.
Administers medications and treatments as prescribed.
Assesses and reports resident changes in condition to the DON, Charge Nurse, attending physician, and responsible party as applicable. Documents change, notification of change, and new treatment orders/ plans. Explains treatment orders/ plans to residents and responsible party when needed.
Receives, transcribes, and executes physicians' orders.
Assists in collection of data relevant to resident treatment and assessments.
Assures implementation of care plans as directed.
Oversees/monitors tasks of subordinate staff.
Evaluates staff performance and may initiate appropriate action.
Answers phones and call lights.
Keeps work area, medication carts, medication storage areas, and supply areas clean and organized.
Provides and receives nursing report to maintain continuity of care.
Investigates, documents, and initiates interventions as appropriate for resident incidents and accidents.
May be required to investigate and document regarding staff or visitor incidents and accidents.
Identifies, utilizes, and secures equipment and supplies.
Delivers quality resident care consistent with accepted standards of care and established policy and procedure.
Encourages safety to prevent accidents and assures equipment safety.
Attends in-service training, Care Plan meetings, or any other meetings called by Legacy.
Is responsible for using nursing judgement under the guidance of the Director of Nursing, RN Supervisor, Medical Director, attending physicians, nurse consultants, or other nursing professionals.
Must act in ways that promote professional and positive representation of the facility to the community.
Communicates in a professional and courteous manner using effective verbal and non-verbal communication skills with residents, their families, co-workers, and vendors.
Maintains confidentiality of department, resident, employee information, communication, and documentation as well as compliance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) regulations.
Clocks in and out for all working/training hours. Working off the clock will not be permitted at any time or for any reason.
Maintain compliance with Legacy's Compliance program and plan.
Adhere to Legacy's Code of Conduct and Dress Code.