LPN

EBEN EZER LUTHERAN CARE CENTER • Brush, CO

2d • $28 - $38 • Onsite

About The Position

To assure the daily needs of neighbors under their care are provided for, including safely administering medications and treatments and providing supervision, assistance and assignments for the CNA Care Specialists. The role may include other responsibilities and duties as assigned on occasion, based upon Eben Ezer needs or requirements.

Requirements

• Graduate of approved Licensed or Registered Nursing School, with a current license to practice in the state of Colorado.
• Able to supervise care given by nurse aides, and has the bedside nursing skills needed to provide quality care.
• Understands the Eden Alternative Principles and is able to lead others in implementing person-directed care.
• Ability to manage time and resources effectively.
• Ability to communicate effectively with co-workers
• Maintain punctuality when reporting to work and leaving work.
• Must demonstrate the willingness and ability to learn and perform all duties required by the Nursing Department.
• Ability to work and converse in a polite manner with residents, their families, co-workers, and others associated with the position on a daily basis.
• Ability to understand and follow verbal and written instructions
• Must be able to follow safety measures to protect neighbors, self, and co-workers.

Responsibilities

• Practice the Values, the Mission, and Philosophy of Eben Ezer Lutheran Care Center.
• Participates actively in neighbor care planning, noting needed changes.
• Assumes responsibility for accurate observation, recording and reporting to the appropriate persons the symptoms, reactions and progress of neighbors assigned to their care.
• Supervises and assists in the care given by auxiliary personnel.
• Promptly informs the DON or nurse supervisor of any problems concerning the health or safety of neighbors or staff under their supervision.
• Makes regular rounds on all neighbors under her care at the beginning and end of the shift and throughout the day per neighbors’ needs.
• Administers prescribed medications and treatment in accordance with the Nurse Practice Act, with an understanding of the nursing implications (drug actions, interactions, adverse effects, etc.,) in terms of patient diagnosis.
• Orders needed medications from the pharmacy, or obtains them from the ADS (automatic dispensing system).
• Safeguards and administers drugs in accordance with the law and with established policies.
• Assists with the orientation and training of new personnel.
• Administers IV medications on assigned neighborhood or on other neighborhoods when needed to assist LPN on duty.
• Assumes responsibility for personal and professional growth.
• Assists with periodic evaluation of auxiliary personnel.
• Recognizes legal implications and responsibilities in regard to the practice of nursing.
• Maintains a safe, comfortable, and pleasant environment within the department by encouraging adherence to established standards, policies and procedures, maintaining orderliness of the neighborhood, and fostering cooperation with other departments.
• Delegates only those duties which can be legally or safely delegated to others.
• Accepts responsibility for own actions and determines one’s competency for performing duties in the scope of one’s practice.
• Maintains confidentiality of all work related information according to HIPAA regulations.
• Demonstrates proficiency in using computers for clinical documentation.
• Responsible for replacing staff call-ins during the evening & night shift.
• Assures tasks are completed and equipment is in working condition and in compliance with recognized standards. This includes removal of expired and discontinued medications from the med room.
• Ensures CNA “side work” (e.g. wheelchair cleaning, replacing of toothbrushes & personal items, comb & brush cleaning, etc) is completed.
• Assures medication storage and refrigerator temperatures are within normal limits as regularly scheduled.
• May participate in Eben Ezer committees.
• Will attend meetings and in-services as instructed.

Benefits

• 3 different Medical Insurance options – with two that qualify for an HSA account, offered at the beginning of the month following 60 days of employment
• Dental & Vision Insurance - offered at the beginning of the month following 60 days of employment
• Free Telehealth Coverage – free access to general medicine doctors, mental health therapists and psychiatrist, dermatologists, nutrition counseling, neck and back care and expert medical advise (offered at the beginning of the month following 60 days of employment)
• Free AD&D and basic life insurance – after 1 year of service
• Many Voluntary Benefits Available – Life and AD&D, Whole Life, Accident, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity (offered to full and part-time team members)
• 401K with generous matching
• Accrued Paid Leave Time and Paid Sick Leave
• Food available daily with our dining services team
• Access to employee discount programs

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree