RN or LPN Long Term Care; Nights

# RN or LPN Long Term Care (Nights)
Jackson, WY 83001## Overview Position Type Full Time Job Shift Any Education  LevelADN/ASNCategory

Nursing Jobs## Description
** Job Summary
** Coordinates and delivers, on an age and developmentally appropriate basis, direct clinical care per nursing process for adult and geriatric residents/patients. Delivers resident/patient care according to the Scope of Service for the Living Center. Assumes weekend charge nurse responsibilities as follows: acts as a clinical and administrative role model and resource for the Living Center. Contact person for the physicians and other department managers.

Manages the care of the residents/patients. Adheres to and practices the SJH Corporate Compliance Program and participates in Performance Improvement activities.
** Essential Functions
**** Resident Care*
* · Obtains data from resident and/or family using observational, interviewing, interpretation and critical thinking skills for valid assessment of condition upon admission and daily. Data to include: condition of the skin, mobility, sensory impairments, cardiovascular status, respiratory status, nutritional status, reaction to medication, psychosocial and mental status.
· Utilizes resident data for problem identification, particularly rehabilitation and restoration of all functions where possible and good supportive care to prevent further deterioration when not possible.
· Initiates appropriate nursing interventions that are population specific/developmentally appropriate and allows for resident choice whenever possible.
· Identifies changes in resident status and responds appropriately using safe nursing judgment in the notification of a physician and follows chain of command.
· Assures all pertinent resident data is communicated through oral and written means appropriately using the change of condition log.
· Uses SBAR when communicating resident information.
** Resident Safety and Plan of Care*
* · Formulates a plan of care that is resident centered and is based on the 10 Eden principles.
· Attends care conferences as schedule allows.
· Responsible for following resident care plan guidelines as outlined by the Care Coordinators.
· Identifies risk factors and provides for resident safety.
· Implements measures to prevent injury and provide a safe environment.
· Keeps department and hallways clean and orderly.
· Demonstrates knowledge and awareness of medication action, side effects and protocols for use.
· Gives medications safely and accurately according to policy and procedure.
· Completes event reports for all adverse drug reactions.
· Consistently implements the current National Patient Safety Goals.
· Uses two patient identifiers
· Provides clear and concise reports when  handing off  to another provider
· Completes medication reconciliation on admission and at discharge
· Implements correct hand washing according to the CDC guidelines
· Implements interventions to reduce falls and pressure ulcers
** Resident and Family Education*
* · Addresses resident and family's spiritual needs utilizing a holistic, resident centered approach.
· Incorporates teaching/education into all aspects of resident care and nursing practice.
· Provides clear information to assist the resident and family to make informed decisions.
· Notifies families appropriately regarding resident's needs and/or change in condition.
· Documents all resident and family education and pertinent communications.
** Job Requirements
**** Minimum Education
***
* Required:

** ASN
* * Preferred:
** BSN
* * Minimum Work Experience
***
* Required:

** Good communication and customer service skills. Excellent organizational skills. Demonstrated leadership and decision making skills. Basic computer skills.
** Required Licenses:
** Current RN…