LPN LTC

Sarah Bush Lincoln•Washington Court House, OH

5d•$24 - $37

About The Position

Renders general care procedures to residents/patients, assesses their condition, documents care, educates other caregivers, communicates job functions with other employees, and assists with other nursing duties that support the overall delivery of care. The schedule is 6:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m., with weekend and holiday rotation. Starting pay is $23.87 per hour, plus shift and weekend differential. The estimated compensation range is $23.87–$37.00, based on experience.

Requirements

High school education.
BLS or CPR certification within 90 days of hire.
Graduation from an accredited LPN program.
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license from the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation.

Responsibilities

Assess and reassess pain, use appropriate pain-management techniques, and educate residents and families about pain management.
Administer medications and treatments according to protocol; clarify and review physician orders and take appropriate action.
Assess residents on admission, at least quarterly, and when conditions change; document assessments appropriately, including Minimum Data Sets.
Coordinate discharge planning with all team members.
Document thoroughly and ensure records reflect changes in patient condition and notification of the appropriate individual.
Optimize team workflow to support patient care and unit efficiency; delegate tasks, hold team members accountable for quality care, and provide education and constructive feedback.
Notify the physician of changes in a resident’s condition, follow through until appropriate action is taken, document changes, and order ancillary testing and prescriptions.
Perform general patient care and Activities of Daily Living (ADL) procedures.
Plan and evaluate care with appropriate disciplines for assigned patients; lead and participate in daily care to modify the plan of care; identify patient problems on integrated flowsheets and document against the plan of care.
Respond promptly and courteously to call lights and other requests for assistance, and follow through to meet patient needs.
Teach patients and family members about the plan of care, document education, and keep patients and significant others informed.