Licensed Practical Nurse (FT or PT Status) - NO Weekends

Fairhaven Christian Retirement Center•Rockford, IL

53d•$27 - $29•Onsite

About The Position

Fairhaven Christian Retirement Center is a retirement community committed to providing our residents and staff with the upmost dignity and respect. We have served the community for 55 years, and we pride ourselves on the care that we have provided. We are actively seeking full-time or part-time LPNs to join our team! Primary Function: Performs complete, comprehensive resident nursing care by following each care plan with kindness, respect and conformance with recognized nursing techniques, procedures, and established standards based on the scope of the practical nursing discipline in a professional manner

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing
Current license in the state of Illinois
Current CPR registration
Knowledge of the geriatric population in life community settings
Working knowledge of policy and procedure book
Recent clinical experience
Experience with EHR or willingness/ability to learn
Physical condition allowing for normal LPN duties including but not limited to; lifting (up to 50 lbs.), bending, stooping, kneeling, sitting, reaching, grabbing, pushing, pulling, standing or walking an entire shift, use of arms and hands with dexterity, ability to read labels, regulations, technical procedures, professional journals, nursing orders and care plans
Ability to manage stress and maintain a high energy level
Computer knowledge necessary to perform work duties
Ability to supervise with energy, courtesy, authority, respect and fairness
Ability to communicate in a friendly manner to residents and coworkers in English
Ability to perform a variety of activities and to adapt to a quickly changing environment as it relates to resident care and Fairhaven property
Ability to show warmth, love and compassion and to make residents feel comfortable
Comfort in working in a Christian Retirement Center environment
Adherence to attendance policy, understanding residents' need for 24/7 care
Ability to use tactful, appropriate, communications, in sensitive and emotional situations
Adherence to all regulations specified in the Fairhaven employee handbook, procedures and policy documents

Responsibilities

Utilizes nursing knowledge and skills in the safe implementation of basic preventative, therapeutic, and rehabilitative nursing care of assigned residents
Performs delegated independent nursing functions using established procedures, policies, guidelines, and standards as observed by the registered nurse. This includes but is not limited to: assisting in data collection, contributing to the development of the care plans, carrying out physician orders accurately, assisting in the evaluation of the effectiveness of the nursing care being administered, documenting pertinent observation and intervention on the appropriate record and performing selected tasks related to patient care and the residents' environment in a safe manner
Dispenses and oversees treatments, medications, and diets as ordered
Maintains the resident record comprehensively including resident condition, medication, treatments and resident response
Assigns duties on a timely basis to nursing assistants and communicates their performance on a regular basis to the charge nurse
Contributes to the care planning process by providing the charge nurse or other care planning staff with specific information and observations of the residents' needs and preferences
Provides individualized attention, which encourages each resident's ability to maintain or attain the highest practical physical, mental, and psychosocial well-being
Immediately reports all significant events involving the residents' medical condition or behavior to nursing administration on duty
Performs all job responsibilities in accordance with prescribed safety and infection control procedures including, but not limited to, thorough hand washing, use of disposable gloves where indicated, use of gel products per CDC recommendations and proper disposal of soiled materials
Follows up with supervisor, coworker or resident regarding reported complaints, problems, and concerns
Participates in creating an atmosphere which allows for the privacy, dignity, cleanliness, safety and well-being of each resident
Safeguards privacy and confidentiality of all resident health care information which includes complying with all HIPAA regulations
Acts as a customer service representative and public relations ambassador for Fairhaven with residents, families, vendors, volunteers and other visitors
Interacts positively with all residents at all times creating an atmosphere which promotes a homelike environment
Reports incidents of abuse, neglect or a violation of the resident's rights immediately
Protects personal belongings of each resident, reports missing items and assists in attempting to locate them
Maintains, cares for and safely uses supplies and equipment effectively and efficiently per Fairhaven policies and procedures
Completes all in-service training requirements in a timely manner
Completes all assigned duties and tasks
Gives feedback and assists other health care team members in timely problem solving
Identifies improvements to processes and recommend changes to management
Identifies safety hazards and emergency situations and initiates corrective action or report
Assists the immediate supervisor with various administrative tasks to support department operations as directed
Performs tasks which are supportive in nature to the essential functions of the job but which may be altered or redesigned depending upon individual circumstances
Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor