LPN Long Term Care (Nights)

TETON COUNTY HOSPITAL DISTRICT • Jackson, WY

5d • $32 - $48 • Onsite

About The Position

Provides and coordinates age and developmentally appropriate care of adult and geriatric residents who are admitted to the Living Center for long-term or skilled services. Delivers this care using the nursing process and according to the Scope of Service for the Living Center. Adheres to and practices the St. John's Health Corporate Compliance Program and participates in Performance Improvement activities. Practices under the supervision of a Registered Nurse.

Requirements

• Basic computer skills.
• Current LPN License with the authority to practice in the State of Wyoming and BLS required at the time of hire.

Nice To Haves

• IV-Certified in Wyoming preferred.
• Experience in LTC/skilled care preferred.

Responsibilities

• Delivers care to long-term and skilled residents, following each resident's personalized plan of care, with goals of restoration of functions where possible and goals of supportive care to prevent further deterioration when restoration is not possible.
• Monitors resident status and initiates appropriate interventions as care-planned, in regard to resident skin condition, mobility status, sensory impairments, pain status, cardiovascular status, respiratory status, renal status, nutritional status, reaction to medications, psychosocial status and cognitive status. Reports all changes in condition to supervising RN, and to resident families and MD as appropriate. Documents all care provided accurately and timely. Processes orders from care providers.
• Provides direction, supervision and coaching to Certified Nursing Assistants, Nursing Assistants, Restorative Aides and/or Resident Care Aide in coordinating and documenting their care for residents.
• Assures all pertinent resident status information is communicated to oncoming nurse via change of shift report. Fosters The Eden Philosophy of care.
• Assumes the following responsibilities in supervisor's absence: secures staffing, documents events for further evaluation, refers problems to supervisor.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed