LPN/RN LTC (Fayette, AL)

DCH Health System•Fayette, AL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Provides nursing care for assigned residents according to established standards and practices, including state, federal and JCAHO. This role involves assessing resident conditions, planning and providing direct resident care using the nursing process, and ensuring adherence to facility policies and procedures. The position also requires effective communication and documentation, supervision of nursing assistants, and performing duties based on established standards of practice for adults and geriatrics. Cost-effectiveness and adherence to DCH Standards, including patient and employee satisfaction, compliance, and behavioral standards, are also key aspects of this role. The job requires the use of electronic mail, time and attendance software, learning management software, and intranet, along with adherence to all DCH Health System policies and procedures.

Requirements

LPN degree required.
High School diploma or equivalent required.
In good standing and currently licensed by the State of Alabama.
CPR certification up-to-date.
Must be able to read, write, speak, and comprehend English.
Computer skills for general knowledge of facility computers preferred.
Demonstrates good communication skills for all population served.
Must have positive attitude toward the elderly.

Nice To Haves

Computer skills for general knowledge of facility computers

Responsibilities

Provides nursing care for assigned residents.
Assesses resident conditions including physical, behavioral, psychosocial, developmental, and age specific factors and plans of care according to identified problems.
Uses the nursing process to provide all levels of direct resident care.
Follows all policies and procedures of the facility.
Utilizes good communication and documentation skills to ensure proper plan of care from the physician and other disciplines.
Ensures nursing assistants are providing quality care and perform their duties in accordance with each resident's plan of care following the policy and procedure manual of the facility.
Performs duties based upon established standards of practice for adults and geriatrics.
Provide services in a cost-effective manner.
Maintains performance, patient and employee satisfaction and financial standards as outlined in the performance evaluation.
Performs compliance requirements as outlined in the Employee Handbook
Must adhere to the DCH Behavioral Standards including creating positive relationships with patients/families, coworkers, colleagues and with self.
Performs essential job functions in a manner that ensures the safety of patients, visitors and employees.
Identifies and reduces unsafe practices that may result in harm to patients, visitors and employees.
Recognizes and takes appropriate action to reduce risks and hazards to promote safety for patients, visitors and employees.
Requires use of electronic mail, time and attendance software, learning management software and intranet.
Must adhere to all DCH Health System policies and procedures.
All other duties as assigned.