Licensed Practical Nurse

Archdiocese of St. Louis•Webster Groves, MO

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Functions as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) for Mary, Queen and Mother Center (MQMC). The LPN is responsible for supervising assigned staff and providing quality care to the residents in keeping with CRSS mission and philosophy.

Requirements

Must be currently completed the Level I Medication Aide Training Program in the State of Missouri.
Knowledge in the proper use of equipment necessary to fulfill physician’s orders and facility policies.
Must possess a specialized interest and experience in geriatrics and Nursing care of the chronically ill and convalescent adults.
Must possess a knowledge or regulations governing extended care facilities

Nice To Haves

IV Certified

Responsibilities

Utilizes Matrix System to ensure Nursing Practices are compliant with State and Federal Guidelines. This is to include but not limited to the following daily review: Open Events, Dashboard, and Facility Report.
Interfaces in a positive and professional manner with all departments within CRSS and maintaining Positive employee morale.
Completes employee performance appraisals on designated Due Date for Staff directly supervised.
Reports immediately to the DON and Administrator if there is Abuse & Neglect of a Resident.
Responsible for ensuring staff follows HR policies and procedures.
Gives a complete, accurate report about residents to the next shift.
Assists in completing the Minimum Data Set (MDS) in a timely manner, utilizing the information for individualized care plans by attending resident care conferences as scheduled.
Maintains the medical record, documenting all pertinent and routine information, i.e., change in condition, monthly summaries, Medicare notation, physician visits, skin conditions, cognitive status, etc. Makes Rounds with physicians noting changes in resident status.
Completes all required documentation and physician orders according to policies and procedures.
Completes all duties necessary for the care of the resident, i.e., labs, xrays, pharmacy requisitions, and consulting with other departments and other personnel or professionals as needed.
Assists in the delivery and feeding of residents during meals, ensuring that each resident is properly fed.
Completes Incident Reports as needed for residents, staff, or visitors. Follows through with notification of physician and responsible party in a timely manner.
Notifies the responsible party in the event of a change in resident’s condition, Incident Reports, adverse reactions to medication or treatment, lab or xray permissions, consult permissions, transfers, discharges, changes in orders, or death.
Secures and makes provisions for the proper care, use, storage, and billing of supplies and equipment.
Assists in orienting and teaching new staff.
Provides performance counseling and evaluations in cooperation with the Nursing Supervisor and according to policies and procedures.
Maintains communication between shifts by verbal, written, or taped reports. Communicates to the Nursing Supervisor any unusual incidents or changes in condition involving residents, families, visitors, or staff.
Starts IVs (must be IV Certified) and may monitor IV fluids and site once started by an IV Certified Nurse.
Completes new admissions/transfers in a timely manner (verifies physician orders, fax prescriptions to pharmacy, notifies appropriate departments of arrival of new resident, and makes appropriate documentation notes).
Performs other duties as assigned.