LPN- Non-Skilled Swing DAYS

Heart Of America Medical Center • Rugby, ND

108d • $24 - $34

About The Position

The LPN position involves participating in each phase of the nursing process in caring for patients in the Living Center. The role is responsible for planning, organizing, and providing direct care to assigned residents. The LPN safely sets up, administers, and monitors medications provided to residents in the Long Term Swing setting and provides supervision and support to the CNAs and other staff members working under their charge.

Requirements

• LPN with a current North Dakota Licensure.
• BLS Certification required.
• Must possess good assessment, documentation, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Supervises and provides guidance for staff working under their charge.
• Provides ongoing evaluation of other staff with implementation of the disciplinary process as indicated.
• Provides input for staff education.
• Communicates with nursing personnel in an organized manner while prioritizing and coordinating resident's needs.
• Reports pertinent information at change of shift report.
• Reports changes or concerns regarding resident's status to the GNP/MD, Patient Care Coordinator (PCC), DON/ADON, and family as indicated.
• Communicates with residents, families, physicians, and nursing personnel, following appropriate lines of authority.
• Assists medical staff with rounds and procedures, providing them with accurate data regarding resident status.
• Delegates responsibilities to Long Term Care Staff appropriately.
• Participates in care conferences, committee meetings, or QA activities as assigned.
• Collaborates in the development of policies and procedures.
• Assists with resident cares as needed.
• Answers call lights and alarms in a timely manner.
• Provides direct supervision of meal service and assigns responsibilities to staff.
• Observes and transcribes physician orders accurately.
• Communicates with other departments as necessary regarding resident needs and issues.
• Demonstrates proper use of technical and assessment skills in the delivery of resident care.
• Administers treatments and wound care to assigned residents.
• Accurately plans resident care.
• Safely sets up, administers, and monitors medications provided to residents in the Long Term Care setting.
• Verifies current month with next month MAR for accuracy as assigned.
• Participates in quality assurance activities, meetings, and in-services.
• All other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: Associate degree