Licensed Practical Nurse - SNF- Douglas (56042)

Rocky Mountain Care Group•Douglas, WY

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Summit Ridge Skilled Nursing, formerly Douglas Care Center, is a Medicare- and Medicaid-certified skilled nursing facility in Douglas, Wyoming. The Licensed Practical Nurse works in Nursing Services and may provide direct nursing care to residents while supervising the day-to-day nursing activities of LPNs and Certified Nursing Assistants, in accordance with applicable regulations, facility policies, and procedures. The role provides nursing leadership and helps ensure residents receive holistic care and that their needs are met.

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 work harmoniously with and supervise other personnel; leadership and supervisory ability.
Ability to deal tactfully and patiently with residents, families, staff, visitors, government personnel, and the public.
Ability to move intermittently throughout the workday and assist in resident evacuation during emergencies.
Ability to bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, perform overhead lifting, and make other common physical movements required for the position.
Must meet facility general health requirements, including medical and physical exams and immunity-status checks.
Must not pose a threat to the health and safety of others in the workplace.
Willingness to work beyond normal hours and on weekends or holidays when necessary, and to be subject to callback during emergencies.
Compliance with facility standards, policies, procedures, and the compliance and ethics program is a condition of employment.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Direct the daily activities of assigned licensed practical/vocational nurses and certified nursing assistants in accordance with regulations, guidelines, and facility policies.
Promote holistic resident care and ensure nursing personnel comply with policies and procedures.
Participate in resident admissions, discharges, and transfers as required.
Assess changes in residents’ conditions, notify physicians and residents’ families or representatives, and document accordingly.
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, monitor for changes, and document care.
Schedule resident follow-up appointments and transportation as indicated.
Provide nursing leadership to assigned personnel 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 meet residents’ needs.
Participate in management team meetings regarding census changes, resident status or care needs, complaints, and concerns.
Assist with evaluating nursing personnel performance and implementing discipline as directed and according to policy.
Communicate concerns or complaints to appropriate departments and file grievances when necessary.
Report incidents and unusual occurrences, and participate in investigations as needed.
Participate in end-of-life care as required.
Monitor 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 practices are followed and help correct deficiencies.
Treat residents with dignity and respect, protect their rights, and follow facility policies, business conduct standards, and applicable regulations.
Maintain confidentiality of protected health information and report policy violations, confidentiality breaches, retaliation, discrimination, and suspected abuse, neglect, exploitation, or mistreatment as specified by facility procedures.
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 facility emergency-plan activation.
Complete assigned training and skills competency requirements.
Perform other duties as assigned.