Full-Time Day Licensed Practical Nurse - SNF- Boise (56180)

Rocky Mountain Care Group•Boise, ID

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) may provide direct nursing care to residents and supervise day-to-day nursing activities performed by licensed practical/vocational nurses and certified nursing assistants. The role follows applicable federal, state, and local regulations and facility policies and procedures, and promotes holistic care for residents in a skilled nursing facility. The LPN provides nursing leadership and direct care, monitors residents’ conditions, coordinates care with the interdisciplinary team, and helps ensure that residents’ needs are met. The position also supports facility compliance, resident rights, safety, infection control, emergency preparedness, and confidentiality requirements. The role may involve working beyond normal hours, weekends, holidays, and emergency call-back.

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 and patiently with residents, families, staff, visitors, government personnel, and the public, including in difficult situations.
Ability to work harmoniously with and supervise other personnel; leadership and supervisory ability.
Must not pose a threat to workplace health and safety.
Must meet facility general health requirements, including medical and physical exams and immunity-status checks.
Ability to assist with resident evacuation during emergencies.
Ability to move intermittently throughout the workday and bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, perform overhead lifting, and perform other common physical movements needed for the position.
Ability to work amid frequent interruptions and throughout the facility, including at the nursing station.
Availability for emergency call-back and, when necessary, work beyond normal hours, weekends, and holidays.
Agreement to follow facility standards, policies, procedures, and compliance and ethics requirements.

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, guidelines, and facility policies.
Promote holistic resident care and ensure assigned nursing personnel comply with policies and procedures.
Participate in resident admissions, discharges, and transfers as required.
Assess changes in residents’ status, notify the physician and resident’s family or representative, and document findings.
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 residents’ follow-up appointments and transportation as needed.
Provide leadership to nursing personnel assigned to the unit and perform rounds to check resident needs and staff duties.
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 to address residents’ needs.
Participate in management team meetings to discuss census, changes in resident status or care needs, complaints, and concerns.
May assist in evaluating nursing personnel performance and implement discipline as directed and according to policy.
Inform appropriate departments of concerns or complaints and file grievances as necessary.
Report incidents and unusual occurrences and participate in investigations as needed.
Participate in end-of-life care as required.
Ensure adequate 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 facility surveys and QAPI activities as needed or assigned.
Ensure infection-control principles are followed and help correct 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 noncompliance, confidentiality breaches, retaliation, or discrimination to appropriate personnel.
Follow safety, hygiene, infection-control, and emergency procedures; participate in life-safety and emergency drills and training.
Report occupational exposures and work-related injuries or illnesses as required.
Complete assigned training and skills competency requirements.
Perform other duties as assigned.