Licensed Practical Nurse - SNF- Riverton (55999)

Rocky Mountain Care Group•Riverton, UT

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 resident care and provides nursing leadership to assigned personnel. The nurse assesses and documents changes in residents’ conditions, communicates with physicians and residents’ families or representatives, carries out physician orders, administers medications, performs treatments, and supports admissions, discharges, transfers, follow-up appointments, and end-of-life care. The position collaborates with the interdisciplinary team, maintains adequate supplies, supports care planning and quality activities, and promotes resident dignity, rights, safety, confidentiality, and regulatory compliance. Work takes place at the nursing station and throughout the facility. The role may involve frequent interruptions, exposure to infectious conditions and other workplace hazards, emergency call-back, and work beyond normal hours or on weekends and holidays when necessary.

Requirements

A 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 deal tactfully with residents, families, visitors, personnel, government agencies, and the general public.
Patience, tact, and willingness to work with difficult residents, family members, and staff.
Ability to communicate information about a resident’s condition and follow oral and written instructions.
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 movements required for the position.
Meet facility 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.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience in long-term care.

Responsibilities

Direct daily activities of licensed practical/vocational nurses and certified nursing assistants in accordance with regulations and facility policies.
Promote holistic care for residents and ensure assigned nursing personnel follow 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 to 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 accordingly.
Schedule residents’ follow-up appointments and transportation as indicated.
Provide nursing leadership to assigned personnel and perform rounds to ensure residents’ needs are met and duties are performed.
Provide direct care, including colostomy changes, tube feedings, wound care, suctioning, and IV administration, as assigned.
Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members to address residents’ needs holistically.
Participate in management team meetings concerning census changes, resident status or care needs, complaints, and concerns.
Assist with evaluating nursing personnel performance and implement discipline as directed and according to policy.
Communicate concerns or 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.
Maintain adequate 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 observed deficiencies.
Treat residents with dignity and respect, protect their rights, and report allegations of abuse, neglect, exploitation, misappropriation, or mistreatment.
Maintain confidentiality of protected health information and report policy violations, confidentiality breaches, retaliation, or discrimination to appropriate personnel.
Follow safety, hygiene, infection-control, and emergency procedures; participate in drills and training; and fulfill assigned responsibilities during emergency plan activation.
Report occupational exposures, work-related injuries, and illnesses in accordance with facility policy.
Complete assigned training and skills competency requirements.
Perform other duties as assigned.