LPN Licensed Practical Nurse 2:30pm-11:00pm

Canton Christian Home•Canton, OH

About The Position

Assisted Living LPN Shift: 2:30pm-11:00pm [every other weekend required] Excellent wage pkg including experience, shift differential, premium pay and attendance bonus. Responsible for the direction of resident care for the assisted living/wellness unit to which he/she is assigned. Monitor the nursing needs for the residents assigned to her which includes but not limited to the following: Monitor residents' medical conditions and gather data. Monitor the physical, spiritual, psychosocial and social needs of the residents. Directs nurse aides in providing quality resident care. Communicates as necessary with the Physician, family and Supervisor, any changes in the residents' condition or requests for new orders. If at all possible, communication should be done in writing. Be knowledgeable of the job description of the nurse aides. Maintain accurate medical records relative to the residents' care and condition. Participates in verbal reports both at the beginning and end of the shift. Monitors the performance of the Nurse Aides assigned to her. Educates and encourages as necessary but, also, initiates disciplinary action as needed by the use of verbal and/or written warnings. (Verbal warnings should also be in writing) Assists in teaching residents' good health habits and help direct and encourage their interest in self-care. Must be able to coordinate activities between departments such as housekeeping, laundry, social service, dietary and maintenance as needed. Excellent benefits, Premiums, Differentials and Professional Team!!

Responsibilities

Responsible for the direction of resident care for the assisted living/wellness unit to which he/she is assigned.
Monitor residents' medical conditions and gather data.
Monitor the physical, spiritual, psychosocial and social needs of the residents.
Directs nurse aides in providing quality resident care.
Communicates as necessary with the Physician, family and Supervisor, any changes in the residents' condition or requests for new orders.
Be knowledgeable of the job description of the nurse aides.
Maintain accurate medical records relative to the residents' care and condition.
Participates in verbal reports both at the beginning and end of the shift.
Monitors the performance of the Nurse Aides assigned to her.
Assists in teaching residents' good health habits and help direct and encourage their interest in self-care.
Coordinate activities between departments such as housekeeping, laundry, social service, dietary and maintenance as needed.