Evening LPN

Job Description

We are committed to express Christ’s message of love and hope by providing for health, residential, community, and allied services in a holistic, competent, and caring manner that recognizes the value and dignity in every human life.

Integrity
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We faithfully adhere to high principles and professional standards, follow policies and procedures, ensure compliance, and admit and correct mistakes in a professional manner.
Commitment
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We dedicate ourselves to those we serve, follow through with tasks, and treat healthcare as a vocation.
Respect
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We value and treat each individual with compassion and dignity, keep a clean environment, and maintain confidentiality and privacy.
Excellence
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We strive to provide exceptional care and honor the knowledge and experience of co‑workers, working together to develop best practices and produce extraordinary results.
Service
:
We deliver what has not been done ahead of time, focus on the person, respond to voiced needs, and anticipate future needs, working as a team to help others meet the needs of those we serve.
Stewardship
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We wisely employ the talents, resources, and relationships entrusted to us and valorize stewardship, creativity, best practices, excellence, and prudence.

Each effort has been made to identify the essential functions of this position; these are not the only duties required. All work that is similar, related, or necessary to the position falls under these responsibilities.

• Adhere to St. Francis Health Services’ mission and core values while performing company business.
• Maintain confidentiality of company and resident‑related information at all times.
• Serve on, participate in, and attend various committees as appointed by the Director of Nursing or Administrator.
• Implement and promote quality improvement recommendations.
• Perform administrative requirements, such as completing necessary forms, reports, and submitting them to the Director of Nursing or Administrator.
• Identify specific standards that contribute to rating.

• Do not disclose resident’s protected health information; promptly report suspected or known violations to the Administrator.
• Provide care in privacy and knock before entering a resident’s room or care area such as tub rooms.
• Report grievances and complaints from residents, families, or visitors following established procedures.
• Provide direct resident care and monitoring, making prompt initial contact upon admission or return from hospital.
• Obtain history, observe resident’s physical and emotional condition, and report issues to appropriate personnel while documenting findings.
• Delegate tasks to trained medication aides (TMAs) and nursing assistants as appropriate.
• Follow and recommend updates to the plan of care, including immediate and long‑term goals.
• Keep up‑to‑date knowledge of each resident’s care plan and inform nursing assistants of objectives and goals.
• Monitor nursing care to assure compliance with the care plan and report significant changes to the Nursing Supervisor.
• Perform basic nursing procedures safely, maintain technical skills, and perform lab draws as needed.
• Ensure medications are safely administered, practicing the eight rights of medication administration.
• Accurately chart medication administration and observe resident response, reporting errors as required.
• Follow drug‑control procedures and maintain medication carts, including narcotics counting and state/federal regulations.
• Maintain a complete clinical record of each resident’s stay, including vital signs, assessments, and documentation of changes in condition.
• Monitor resident needs and implement appropriate interventions, notifying physicians, DON, Administrator, and other department heads as necessary.
• Take direct action in emergencies, recognize potential emergencies, and notify appropriate leadership.
• Communicate clearly and appropriately with physicians, families, nursing assistants, and staff, ensuring confidentiality and HIPAA compliance.
• Educate residents and families about conditions, treatments, and progress, documenting education and honoring residents’…