Staff Nurse, LPN

United Church Homes•Beavercreek, OH

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About The Position

The Staff Nurse (LPN) works within the scope of practice to coordinate care delivery interventions for approximately 25 residents in an assigned area. Care must comply with professional practice standards, physician orders, community policies and procedures, and local, state, and federal regulations. The role provides and documents resident care, monitors health status, supports care planning, coordinates with residents’ families and other departments, and helps oversee nursing personnel and care processes. The position also requires adherence to safety, security, confidentiality, resident-rights, and special-care protocols.

Requirements

Successful completion of a state-approved pre-licensure nursing education program.
Active LPN license conferred by a State Board of Nursing.
Must obtain and maintain mandatory state and federal requirements and certifications for the practice or occupation.
Must be CPR certified.
Good foundational knowledge of pharmacology, treatments, issues concerning older adults, dementia, diseases, and medication side effects.
Demonstrated people skills, especially when interacting with residents’ family members.
Working knowledge of different cultures and religions.
Ability to read, write, understand, and speak English.
Ability to work with elderly residents, families, and other healthcare staff.
Ability to adhere to the terms and conditions in the United Church Homes Employee Handbook.
Competencies include accountability, accuracy, oral and written communication, customer orientation, honesty and integrity, interpersonal skills, organization, and patience.

Nice To Haves

One year of experience in nursing and/or long-term care.
Ability to operate a computer and use the Internet; knowledge of basic office equipment.
Familiarity with and ability to use WiFis, pagers, PointClickCare, computers, sit-to-stand equipment, Hoyer lifts, and gait belts.

Responsibilities

Manage resident treatments and distribute and administer prescribed medications and treatments according to approved nursing protocols, including IVs when certified.
Participate in assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating resident care and services and education for family members or significant others.
Assist with initial and ongoing nursing assessments, make resident rounds, and evaluate care interventions and restorative protocols.
Use infection-control techniques and monitor vital signs, hydration, weight, nutrition, and changes in residents’ conditions.
Receive, transcribe, and implement physician orders; arrange diagnostic and therapeutic services; and request prescribed medications, supplies, and equipment.
Record residents’ responses to treatments and medications, progress toward care-plan goals, changes in condition, unusual incidents, and other required clinical information.
Oversee or perform nursing procedures, including catheter and ostomy care, tube feeding, suctioning, tracheotomy care, glucometer checks, infusion-related tasks, specimen collection, and emergency procedures as appropriate.
Apply assessment, positioning, transfer, range-of-motion, sterile, and isolation techniques as appropriate.
Coordinate with dining services about special dietary needs, monitor residents at risk for nutritional problems, and check food brought by family members for compliance with orders, dietary needs, and safety.
Complete medical forms, reports, evaluations, studies, and charting in accordance with policies and procedures, and report discrepancies to a supervisor or the appropriate department.
Assist with care plans and participate in care conferences as necessary; ensure progress notes reflect the care plan and that nursing assistants are informed of and follow it.
Oversee admission, discharge, and transfer processes, including assessments, orders, resident education, paperwork, communication with nursing personnel, and arranging transportation.
Coordinate nursing support with other departments and services and support education for families managing residents’ care needs.
Assist physicians during rounds and examinations when necessary.
Participate in nursing staff assessment, planning, and implementation of resident care; monitor nursing personnel’s performance and documentation.
Assist with planning, developing, directing, and teaching in-service and continuing education programs for nursing and other personnel as needed.
Understand resident rights and conduct investigations related to alleged abuse when appropriate.
Maintain confidentiality, communicate effectively with residents and families, handle unusual occurrences calmly, and follow safety and security protocols, including those for the Special Care Unit.
Provide care, treatment, and services in accordance with applicable special-care protocols and participate in relevant education and training.
Promote equal opportunity in business activities and perform other duties as assigned or directed.