Staff Nurse, LPN WEW 6a-6p

United Church Homes•Fairborn, OH

About The Position

The Staff Nurse (LPN) coordinates care delivery interventions for approximately 25 residents in an assigned area, working within the scope of practice and in accordance with professional practice standards, physician orders, community policies and procedures, and local, state, and federal regulations. The role includes resident assessment and treatment, medication administration, care planning and documentation, coordination with physicians and other departments, and oversight of nursing personnel and resident admission, discharge, and transfer processes. The nurse also supports residents and families, maintains confidentiality and safety, and provides care using applicable special-care protocols.

Requirements

Successful completion of a state-approved pre-licensure nursing education program.
Active LPN license conferred by the State Board of Nursing.
Maintain mandatory state and federal requirements and certifications for practice or occupation.
CPR certification.
Good foundational knowledge of pharmacology, treatments, issues concerning elderly residents, dementia, diseases, and 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 health-care staff.
Ability to adhere to the terms and conditions of the United Church Homes Employee Handbook.

Nice To Haves

One year of experience in nursing and/or long-term care is preferred.
Ability to operate a computer and use the Internet; knowledge of basic office equipment is preferred.
Familiarity with or ability to use WiFis, pagers, PointClickCare, computers, sit-to-stand equipment, Hoyer lifts, and gait belts.
Special-care or dementia-care employees will have additional training in caring for and treating residents with dementia.

Responsibilities

Manage resident treatments and administer prescribed medications and treatments according to approved nursing protocols, including IVs when certified.
Assess residents under RN supervision and assist with initial and ongoing nursing assessments.
Participate in assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating resident care and education for families or significant others.
Make resident rounds to ensure care meets quality standards and restorative protocols.
Use infection-control practices, observe vital signs and hydration status, and use resident-care equipment and supplies to identify deviations from normal limits.
Assist with receiving, transcribing, and implementing physician orders; arrange ordered diagnostic and therapeutic services; and request medications, supplies, and equipment as appropriate.
Record resident responses to treatments and medications, progress toward care-plan or restorative goals, changes in condition, and unusual incidents; report findings to appropriate parties.
Oversee specified nursing procedures, including tube and catheter care, tube feeding, intake and output, and related equipment use.
Perform appropriate assessments across body systems; use proper positioning, transfer, and range-of-motion techniques; and provide emergency procedures, oxygen, suctioning, CPR, and ambu-bag support as needed.
Apply sterile and isolation techniques, collect laboratory specimens, perform glucometer checks, and manage specified infusion-related tasks.
Monitor nutritional status and resident weights, address special dietary needs, and report nutritional risks or discrepancies to physicians, dietary services, or supervisors.
Complete medical forms, reports, evaluations, studies, and charting, including medication, treatment, intake/output, follow-up, incident, admission, and diet-order documentation.
Interpret policies and procedures for personnel, residents, visitors, and government agencies as required.
Assist with acute and long-term care plans, participate in care conferences as needed, evaluate interventions, identify problems or trends, and develop alternative interventions.
Understand resident rights and conduct investigations related to alleged abuse as appropriate; ensure progress notes reflect and support the care plan.
Ensure assigned nursing assistants know resident care plans and refer to them before providing care.
Oversee resident admission, discharge, and transfer processes, including assessments, orders, education, paperwork, coordination, transportation arrangements, and accurate documentation.
Coordinate nursing support with other departments and services to provide holistic care and family education and support.
Assist physicians during rounds and examinations as needed; participate in nursing staff assessment, planning, and implementation of resident care.
Monitor nursing personnel performance to support high standards of care and accurate documentation.
Assist with physician-order requisitions and with planning, developing, directing, and teaching in-service and continuing-education programs.
Promote equal opportunity, maintain confidentiality, handle unusual occurrences calmly, follow safety and security guidelines, and communicate effectively with residents and families.
Participate in relevant education and training and perform other duties as assigned or directed.