LPN-Jasper General Nursing Home-Evening Shift Position

Jasper General Hospital•Bay Springs, MS

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Evening Position Available at Jasper General Nursing Home. This role involves monitoring resident conditions, administering medications, responding to emergencies, and assisting residents with daily living activities. The LPN will also be responsible for documentation, communication with other departments and physicians, and supervising nursing assistants.

Requirements

Ability to monitor resident condition and notify RN Supervisor, charge nurse, and/or physician promptly of changes in resident conditions.
Knowledge of the intended use and negative reactions of medications ordered for residents.
Awareness of emergency procedures of this facility in the event of cardiac arrest, diabetic reactions, airway obstruction, respiratory arrest/distress, seizures, head injuries, and fractures.
Ability to document medications, procedures, and resident condition per facility protocol.
Ability to receive verbal and phone orders from physicians/nurse practitioner and transcribe accordingly.
Competent in checking vital signs and documentation/reporting.

Nice To Haves

Respond promptly to all emergencies.
Respond promptly and investigate all alarms on unit.
Follow instructions given by the RN for resident care.
Communicate the needs of resident to other departments when necessary.
Assist residents with activities of daily living when needed, including personal care, transfer, eating, and elimination.
Make rounds on assigned unit per facility protocol.
Investigate all accidents and complete required forms/documentation.
Report all discrepancies found with a medication, treatment plan, and physician orders.
Requisition medications and supplies to ensure adequate supply.
Communicate policy and safety concerns to RN or Administration for Quality Assurance purposes.
Supervise care given by nursing assistants.

Responsibilities

Monitor resident condition and notify RN Supervisor, charge nurse, and/or physician promptly of changes.
Notify sponsor/next of kin according to facility protocol.
Administer medications, knowing their intended use and potential negative reactions.
Respond promptly to all emergencies and investigate alarms on the unit.
Follow instructions given by the RN for resident care.
Document medications, procedures, and resident condition per facility protocol.
Receive verbal and phone orders from physicians/nurse practitioner and transcribe accordingly.
Communicate the needs of residents to other departments when necessary.
Assist residents with activities of daily living, including personal care, transfer, eating, and elimination.
Check vital signs and document/report findings.
Make rounds on assigned unit per facility protocol.
Investigate all accidents and complete required forms/documentation.
Report all discrepancies found with a medication, treatment plan, and physician orders.
Requisition medications and supplies to ensure adequate supply.
Communicate policy and safety concerns to RN or Administration for Quality Assurance purposes.
Supervise care given by nursing assistants.