NOC SHIFT- Nurse

Caldwell of Cascadia•Caldwell, ID

19h

About The Position

Under the direction of an RN, the LPN provides individual- and family-centered nursing care and treatment to elderly, acutely ill, or injured residents. The role combines technical skills and theoretical knowledge to address residents’ and families’ needs and supports the health care team in preventing illness and injury, maintaining wellness, and providing comfort. The LPN delivers care within their scope of practice and competency, contributes to assessments and care planning, coordinates care, communicates changes, administers treatments and medications, and maintains timely clinical documentation. The position also supports admissions, discharges, consultant services, medication management, and emergency response.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited LPN School of Nursing.
Current valid LPN license in the state of employment.
Valid CPR certification.
Ability to react decisively and quickly in emergency situations.
Ability to communicate effectively with residents, family members, and facility staff.

Nice To Haves

Six months of experience in a long-term care environment preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide direct care or assist with care as directed and consistent with scope of practice and competency.
Initiate the SBAR process and collaborate with the RN on assessments and recommendations.
Make rounds with physicians and other team members as needed.
Participate in resident evaluations and care planning; review and revise assessments and care plans as permitted by the state nurse practice act.
Coordinate resident care activities and communicate changes to team members and residents’ families or significant others.
Oversee Medication Aides/Techs in medication and treatment administration.
Administer treatments and medications as ordered.
Review, transcribe, communicate, and implement physician orders, obtaining RN signatures when required by state regulations.
Communicate with residents’ physicians and assist during emergencies, including administering cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
Document care and observations promptly in clinical records in accordance with company guidelines and applicable regulations.
Support medication management by monitoring medication availability and resident responses, documenting administration, reporting adverse reactions, maintaining narcotic records, handling assigned insurance and medication interchange tasks, arranging pharmaceutical orders, notifying physicians of automatic stop orders, and completing assigned order reviews.
Clean, organize, and replenish medication and treatment cart supplies after use and before shift change.
Complete clinical admission paperwork for new admissions.
Initiate and assist consultants while they provide services, review their documentation, and follow up on recommendations.
Assist with follow-up on qualitative and quantitative medical record audit results.
Communicate and implement pharmacy review and drug regimen review recommendations as assigned.
Assist with the clinical discharge process.
Maintain punctuality and regular attendance for assigned shifts.
Perform other assigned tasks and conduct work in accordance with the company Code of Business Conduct, policies and procedures, applicable laws, and professional standards.