RN or LPN - Nursing Home; Evenings or Overnights , PT

RN or LPN - Nursing Home

LPN/RN-Nursing Home FT Evenings (2-10p), Hire on bonus of $3000

LPN/RN-Nursing Home PT Evenings (2-10p), Hire on bonus of $2000

LPN/RN-Nursing Home FT Overnights (6p-6a, 10p-6a), Hire on bonus of $3000

LPN/RN-Nursing Home PT Overnights (10p-6a), Hire on bonus of $2000

• Performs written assessments of resident's condition upon admission and periodically during the nursing process to ensure provision of quality care based on assessed needs of the resident and the established standards of care.
• Administers drugs and other therapeutic and diagnostic measures to the residents in accordance with physician's orders and then observes and charts the effects of these measures.
• Documents all nursing interventions on behalf of the resident to ensure communication of information to peers and physicians and to ensure that the necessary legal obligations have been met according to standard operating policies.
• Provides guidance and direction to subordinate staff and gives assignments based on the capabilities of the staff.
• Assists in the development of the discharge or transfer plan along with the physician, the resident's family and other resources to provide for continuity of care.
• Collaborates with and assists physician in coordinating medical and nursing care plans, including reporting changes in resident's condition to physician, family and supervisor.
• Assists with orientation, instruction, training, and supervision of subordinate personnel and peers.
• Consults with and keeps supervisor informed of activities, needs, and problems in assigned work area.
• Provides for residents and employees safety and reports all conditions and/or equipment to the appropriate person.
• Monitors resident's health status through checks of vital signs, blood sugar and notifies physician of any changes in resident's condition.
• Assists in assessment of resident's condition upon admission and periodically during the nursing process to ensure provision of quality care based on assessed needs of the resident and the established standards of care.
• Assists subordinate staff in providing care to residents to assure restorative nursing care in being provided and that all needs are met.
• Assists in discharges and transfers of residents.
• Assists in developing nursing care plans and follows care plan in providing daily care.
• Assists physician in coordinating medical and nursing care plans, including reporting changes in resident's condition to physician, family and supervisor.
• Keeps supervisor informed of activities, needs and problems in assigned work area.
• Monitors assigned staff to ensure that they are following established safety regulations in the use of supplies and equipment.

and equipment.

• Reviews resident care plan for appropriate resident goals, problems, approaches and revisions based on nursing needs.
• Monitors care given by assigned personnel to ensure that all residents are treated fairly, and with kindness, dignity and respect.
• Oversees, develops, and helps implement the Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement (QAPI) for the assigned departments.
• Respond to emergency medical situations in an urgent manner and perform on the spot emergency assistance which may include first aid and/or CPR.
• Practices and behaves in a professional, safe and ethical manner at all times.
• Serves as a patient advocate.
• Maintains friendly and courteous interpersonal communication skills and a positive service attitude.
• Participates in performance improvement and educational activities. Completes all CEU's as required by respective licensure. If licensed, maintains an active and current license.
• Works willingly and accepts assignments as given.
• Attends all mandatory meetings and programs.
• Participates in opportunities that enhance personal and professional growth.
• Performs other duties as necessary or assigned.
• Complies with the Corporate Compliance Policy and all laws, regulations, and Standards of Conduct relating to the position and agrees to report any suspected violations of law or Standards of Conduct.
• Complies with all applicable state and federal regulations and JCAHO standards.
• Maintains a safe work environment using safe work practices, utilizing standard precautions and complying with hazardous waste procedures at all times as described in St. Anthony's Safety Manual.
• Maintains the confidentiality of patient, resident, employee and organizational information.

Supervisory Responsibilities

This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

This job has no supervisory responsibilities, however, may assist physician with special unit procedures and provide training, education, and guidance to assigned staff, such as L.P.N.s, C.M.A.s and/or C.N.A.s.

Carries out responsibilities in accordance with the department Director, organization's policies and applicable laws.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of…