LPN/Wound Nurse

Trinity Health • Clinton, IA

17h

About The Position

Job Description Direct the day-to-day functions of the nursing personnel assigned to you in accordance with current rules, regulations, and guidelines that govern the long-term care community. Cooperate with other resident services when coordinating nursing services to ensure that the resident's total regimen of care is maintained. Participate in the development, maintenance, and implementation of the community's quality assurance program for the nursing service department. Admit, transfer, and discharge residents as necessary. Complete and file required record keeping forms/charts upon the resident's admission, transfer, and/or discharge. Perform routine charting duties as required and in accordance with established charting and documentation policies and procedures. Prepare and administer medications as ordered by the physician. Review medication administration, treatment administration records for completeness of information, accuracy in the transcription of the physician's order, and adherence to stop order policies. Make daily rounds of your neighborhood/unit/shift to ensure that all nursing service personnel are performing their work assignments in accordance with acceptable nursing standards. Minimum Qualifications: Must possess, as a minimum, a Nursing Degree from an accredited college or university, or be a graduate of an approved LPN or RN program. Must possess a current, unencumbered, active license to practice as a LPN in this state Must possess and maintain current CPR Certification. Previous experience working in long-term care or with the geriatric population preferred. Supervisory experience preferred. Must lead by example and possess superior customer service skills and professionalism Interpersonal skills to drive collaboration; excellent communication skills; strong analytical and problem solving abilities. Possess a high degree of personal accountability, responsibility and independent decision making abilities with the skills to plan, organize, develop, implement and interpret programs, goals, objectives, policies and procedures of the organization. Our Commitment Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.

Requirements

• Must possess, as a minimum, a Nursing Degree from an accredited college or university, or be a graduate of an approved LPN or RN program.
• Must possess a current, unencumbered, active license to practice as a LPN in this state
• Must possess and maintain current CPR Certification.
• Must lead by example and possess superior customer service skills and professionalism
• Interpersonal skills to drive collaboration; excellent communication skills; strong analytical and problem solving abilities.
• Possess a high degree of personal accountability, responsibility and independent decision making abilities with the skills to plan, organize, develop, implement and interpret programs, goals, objectives, policies and procedures of the organization.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience working in long-term care or with the geriatric population preferred.
• Supervisory experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Direct the day-to-day functions of the nursing personnel assigned to you in accordance with current rules, regulations, and guidelines that govern the long-term care community.
• Cooperate with other resident services when coordinating nursing services to ensure that the resident's total regimen of care is maintained.
• Participate in the development, maintenance, and implementation of the community's quality assurance program for the nursing service department.
• Admit, transfer, and discharge residents as necessary.
• Complete and file required record keeping forms/charts upon the resident's admission, transfer, and/or discharge.
• Perform routine charting duties as required and in accordance with established charting and documentation policies and procedures.
• Prepare and administer medications as ordered by the physician.
• Review medication administration, treatment administration records for completeness of information, accuracy in the transcription of the physician's order, and adherence to stop order policies.
• Make daily rounds of your neighborhood/unit/shift to ensure that all nursing service personnel are performing their work assignments in accordance with acceptable nursing standards.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees