Licensed Practical Nurse - SNF- Riverton

ROCKY MOUNTAIN CARE GROUP•Riverton, UT

10d•$30 - $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. The role follows current federal, state, and local regulations, facility policies and procedures, and a nursing model that promotes holistic resident care. The position provides leadership to assigned nursing personnel and collaborates with the interdisciplinary team to meet residents’ needs. The nurse assesses and reports changes in residents’ conditions, administers medications and treatments as ordered, supports admissions, discharges and transfers, and initiates or updates care plans. The role also helps maintain appropriate medication and supply stocks, supports infection control and safety practices, participates in surveys and quality activities as assigned, and may work beyond normal hours, on weekends or holidays, or be called back during emergencies.

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.
Ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant.
Ability to communicate resident condition information and follow oral and written instructions.
Ability to deal tactfully with residents, families, visitors, personnel, government agencies, and the public, including in difficult situations.
Leadership and supervisory ability and willingness to work harmoniously with and supervise other personnel.
Ability to move intermittently throughout the workday and assist in resident evacuation during emergencies.
Ability to bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, perform overhead lifting, and perform other common physical movements needed for the position.
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.
Subject to call-back during emergency conditions and may work beyond normal hours and on weekends or holidays when necessary.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Direct and supervise the daily activities of licensed practical/vocational nurses and certified nursing assistants in accordance with regulations and facility policies.
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 appropriately.
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, observe for changes, and document as indicated.
Schedule resident follow-up appointments and transportation as needed.
Provide nursing leadership to assigned personnel and perform rounds to ensure resident needs are met and staff duties are completed.
Provide direct care, including colostomy changes, tube feedings, wound care, suctioning, and IV administration, as assigned and in accordance with policy.
Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team and participate in management meetings about census changes, resident status or care needs, complaints, and concerns.
Assist with evaluating nursing personnel performance and implementing discipline as directed.
Communicate concerns and complaints to appropriate departments and file grievances as necessary.
Report incidents and unusual occurrences and participate in investigations as needed.
Participate in end-of-life care as required.
Monitor stock of medications, supplies, and equipment 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 practice deficiencies.
Treat residents with dignity and respect, protect residents’ rights, and report suspected abuse, neglect, exploitation, mistreatment, or misappropriation of property.
Maintain confidentiality of protected health information and report policy violations, confidentiality breaches, retaliation, or discrimination to appropriate personnel.
Follow safety, hygiene, and infection-control procedures; report occupational exposures and work-related injuries or illnesses.
Participate in life-safety and emergency drills and training, and fulfill assigned duties during emergency plan activation.
Complete assigned training and skills competency requirements.
Perform other duties as assigned.