Licensed Practical Nurse; LPN; Fox Nursing Home

The best thing about this role

Are you looking to make a difference by improving the health of our patients? Here you will find an innovative culture that is patient-focused and dedicated to making a difference. We are committed to helping the population we serve, and our communities, achieve optimum health and enjoy the best quality of life possible.

A.O. Fox Nursing Home is a 130-bed hospital-based long-term care facility. We offer post-acute rehabilitation to get community members back home and make a welcoming home for those requiring 24-hour residential skilled nursing care. We take the time to train new employees well as we embrace the “Fox Family” culture, providing a supportive and safe environment, with good staffing and a caring environment.

Employees enjoy an engaging workplace, comprehensive benefits (including affordable health insurance) and the opportunity to utilize a full range of skills while staying up-to-date with new practices. The facility is well-maintained by our dedicated team of professionals and the hospital café offers delicious meals and snacks at a discounted employee rate.

The Licensed Practical Nurse and LPN Advanced, provides direct and indirect patient care under the direction of the Registered Professional Nurse, Nurse Practitioner, Physician’s Assistant, or Physician. The LPN functions as part of the interdisciplinary health care team. The LPN, Advanced serves as a resource for other team members and is active in the orientation of new staff. May be required to make home visits.

• Provides direct and indirect nursing care individualized to the patient’s needs.
  • Collects and records relevant patient health data accurately, with no more than 3-5 exceptions, as measured by random supervisory chart review and/or direct supervisory observation and co-worker feedback.
  • Evaluates health data to identify patient problems, with no more than 2-3 exceptions, as measured by random supervisory chart review and/or direct supervisory observation.
  • Implements and documents specified interventions with no more than 3-5 exceptions, as measured by random supervisory chart review and/or direct supervisory observation.
  • Identifies deviations from expected patient outcomes, with no more than 2-3 exceptions, as measured by random supervisory chart review and/or direct supervisory observation.
  • Adheres to approved, research-based practice standards, with no more than 2-3 exceptions, as measured by direct supervisory observation and random supervisory chart review.
  • Directs and supervises patient care provided by other LPNs (LPN Ambulatory Care Advanced only) and support personnel according to department guidelines, as measured by co-worker feedback and managerial observation.
  • (LPN Ambulatory Care Advanced) Identifies practice problems and consistently seeks solutions through appropriate communication channels
  • Performs and documents Point of Care (POC) testing and quality control in accordance with established laboratory policies and procedures, with no more than one exception per year, as observed by supervisor and POC staff.
  • Maintains and documents testing reagents/supplies and equipment according to established laboratory procedures with no more than one exception per year, as observed by supervisor and POC staff.
• Advocates for patients to ensure that care preserves and protects the patient’s autonomy, dignity and rights.
  • Delivers care in a non-judgmental and non-discriminatory manner that is sensitive to patient diversity as measured by no significant, substantiated patient or peer complaints received by the manager/supervisor.
  • Assures that patients have informed consent signed for indicated procedures as measured by random supervisory chart review.
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