Licensed Practical Nurse​/LPN

Nurse / LPN or RN

Evening Shift or Night Shift / Part Time
Coffman Nursing Home in Hagerstown

• $29.00 - $36.00
• Plus generous shift differentials

• Provide the highest degree of quality nursing care to the residents following Fahrney-Keedy's policies and procedures.
• As requested, supervise the day-to-day nursing activities in accordance with current Federal, State and local standards, guidelines and regulations.
• Monitor the CMA's and GNA's assigned to the floor to ensure the residents receive quality care.

As an LPN/RN, you are delegated the administrative authority, responsibilities and accountability necessary for carrying out your assigned duties.

Employment with Fahrney-Keedy is  at will . Either the associate or Fahrney-Keedy may terminate the employment relationship for any reason at any time without notice, regardless of the length of employment or the granting of benefits of any kind, including but not limited to benefits which provide for vesting based on length of service.

Fahrney-Keedy associates recognize that Fahrney-Keedy has and will have information regarding financial, personal and medical affairs and other vital information (collectively,  information ) which are valuable, special and unique assets of Fahrney-Keedy. Associates agree that they will not at any time or in any manner solicit, collect or divulge any information to any third party without the prior written consent of Fahrney-Keedy.

This information is Company property which may not be disclosed outside the facility unless properly released for publication. Associates will protect the information and treat it as strictly confidential. Associates should not discuss Fahrney-Keedy affairs with others

Every effort has been made to identify the essential functions of this position. However, it in no way states or implies that these are the only duties you will be required to perform. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or is an essential function of the position.

• Make rounds at the beginning and end of shift.
• Perform Admission Assessments on new and re-admissions.
• Consult with a resident’s physician in providing the resident’s care, treatment and rehabilitation as necessary.
• Create and maintain an atmosphere of warmth, personal interest and positive emphasis, as well as a calm environment throughout the unit and shift.
• Report all complaints and grievances made by a resident immediately.
• Participate in and receive the nursing report upon reporting for duty.
• Follow established policies concerning exposure to blood/body fluids.
• Review each resident’s records for specific treatment, medication orders, diets, etc.
• Review lab reports and notify physicians of results to determine appropriate follow-up.
• Notify and provide an accurate assessment to the attending physician when a resident has an accident or incident or when there is a change in the resident’s condition.
• Notify resident’s family and/or responsible party when a resident has an accident or incident or when there is a change in the resident’s condition.
• Administer professional services such as medication administration, catheterization, tube feeding, suctioning, applying and changing dressings/bandages, packs, colostomy and drainage bags, taking vital signs, transferring residents, feeding, toileting, etc. as required. Document the provision of services accurately and on a timely basis.
• Obtain sputum, urine, stool and other specimens for lab tests as ordered.
• Monitor seriously ill residents as necessary.
• Assess resident’s skin for signs of breakdown and take immediate action for treatment when…