LPN/RN (2-10p) & (10-6a)

Baptist Convalescent Center, Inc.•Erlanger, KY

4d•Onsite

About The Position

This role is for a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or Registered Nurse (RN) working either the 2-10 PM or 10 PM - 6 AM shift. The LPN/RN Charge Nurse is responsible for providing quality of life options to assist adults 55+ in remaining active by maintaining a healthy lifestyle, following the ministry of Jesus Christ as a model. The position emphasizes person-centered care and plays a crucial role in the organization's Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement (QAPI) efforts.

Requirements

Current Kentucky license as a Licensed Practical Nurse.
Graduated from an accredited school of nursing.
Knowledge of current federal and state laws and regulations that apply to the practice of nursing in a long-term care setting.
Strong organizational and time management skills.
Ability to prioritize responsibilities.
Ability to make presentations before top management, public groups and staff.
Ability to define problems, collect date, establish facts and draw valid conclusions.
Ability to read, analyze and interpret journals, financial reports and legal documents.
Ability to apply mathematical concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions to practical situations.
Ability to work overtime as required.
Ability to be available on an on-call basis.
Ability to be summoned to the facility in an emergency (may be expected to report to the facility in an emergency).

Nice To Haves

Current Kentucky license as a Registered Nurse (RN) - implied by LPN/RN title

Responsibilities

Gives report to the oncoming shift and receives report from off-going shift nurse.
Completes assignment sheet at beginning of each shift.
Administers medications and treatments as ordered by the attending physician per facility policy.
Administers feedings per facility policy.
Maintains resident clinical records per facility policy and nursing standards of practice.
Initiates, implements and revises the Resident comprehensive care plan and nursing assistant care plan as resident status requires.
Monitors residents with unstable conditions, in accordance with physician orders.
Monitors residents who have been involved in an incident, per facility policy.
Notifies physician and resident/legal representative of resident condition per facility policy.
Assists physicians in making rounds, as indicated.
Reviews physician orders, medication and treatment administration records, as assigned per facility policy.
Conducts head-to-toe skin assessments, per facility policy as assigned.
Conducts resident admissions, transfers, and discharges, per facility policy.
Assists with orientation of new personnel, as directed.
Acts as a liaison between resident, resident's legal representative, staff attending physician and ancillary departments.
Completes shift functions of the unit, as assigned and directed.
Ensures that resident care assignments are completed in accordance with the plan of care.
Supervises work performance of nurse aide floor staff including compliance with scheduled break and mealtimes.
Immediately reports any and all allegations of abuse, neglect, exploitation or misappropriation of resident property as well as any injury of unknown etiology to the administrator or their designee, as appropriate.
Recognizes role in QAPI efforts and attends trainings to build understanding and capacity.
Carries out QAPI roles and responsibilities as assigned.
Follows established policies and procedures in support of QAPI efforts.
Looks for, and shares with leadership, ideas for improvement in the organization.
Communicates to leadership upon witnessing a positive outcome of a QAPI project or detecting barriers preventing project success.
Supports QAPI efforts both verbally and non-verbally, including adjusting performance and practice in accordance with QAPI initiatives and findings.