LPN

University Heights Rehab and Care Community•Aurora District, CO

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The primary responsibilities of your role in your assigned location is to provide direct nursing care to residents and to supervise the day-to-day nursing activities following the current federal, state and local standards, guidelines and regulations that govern long term care and skilled nursing facilities. You are entrusted to ensure that the highest degree of quality care will always be provided to our residents.

Requirements

You care.
Current, unencumbered, active license to practice as an LPN in Colorado
CPR Certification
Knowledge of nursing and medical practices, procedures and standards of care
Leadership and supervisory skills-willingness to work harmoniously with and supervise other personnel
Patience, tact and a cheerful disposition, enthusiasm as well as willingness to handle difficult people
Knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age-related needs of the residents served

Nice To Haves

Working knowledge of long-term care and skilled nursing state and federal regulations
One-year experience in a long-term care environment

Responsibilities

Coordinate resident care with other departments
Communicate changes in resident's condition with employees, physician, resident and family members
Perform administrative duties such as: completing medical documents, reports, evaluations, studies, charting, etc
Admit, transfer and discharge residents as required
Complete accident/incident reports
Evaluate adequate supplies are available including but not limited to pharmaceuticals, resident personal supplies and equipment
Evaluate that resident abuse does not occur
Complete rounds to evaluate and assist in development and implementation various types of care needs on each resident including but not limited to; wound care, behavior management, respiratory care, etc
Provide treatments and care to medically complex residents in collaboration with the physician
Attend care plan meetings as assigned
Provide care plan updates as necessary to assure appropriate resident care
Provide resident care according to physician orders and care plan
Administer medications and treatments according to physician orders and standard of practice
Respond to all resident call lights regardless of assignment
Coordinate with outside agencies including but not limited to; hospitals, hospice, home health, lab, x-ray etc
Assist with training, supervision, reviews and corrective action for nursing personnel
Make rounds to evaluate quality of care performance and teamwork by employees, assuring quality service
Make recommendations to the nursing supervisor concerning employee dismissals, transfers, etc
Respond to resident and family grievances and report per policy
Establish open lines of communication between all nursing personnel
Maintain confidentiality and rights of resident, family, employee and facility information in compliance with PHI HIPAA policies and applicable regulations and company policy
Maintain safe work environment and exhibit safe work practices
Demonstrate a passion for caring as evidenced by interaction with co-workers, residents, families and visitors
Participate in QAPI and other quality improvement initiatives
Perform other duties as requested