Licensed Practical Nurse-Part-Time

Part-Time - Monday & Friday - 6am-6pm

Job Description

Location:

Hilliard, OH

Employer:

Harmony Trace, part of National Church Residences – the nation’s largest provider of affordable senior housing and health care services.

As an LPN Charge Nurse you will share in our vision to advance better living and care for seniors. You will make observations on an advanced level, report and record observations appropriately, form nursing judgments and carry out nursing actions based upon a sound understanding of the scientific principles involved.

• Education:
  
  Graduate of an accredited school of nursing or a vocational school of practical nursing
• Experience:
  
  One to two years preferred
• Strong communication, comprehension and interpersonal skills
• Proficiency with Windows, Microsoft Office Suite and the Internet
• Current Nurse License

• Supervise, provide and direct nursing care in compliance with facility policies and procedures.
• Makes observations on an advanced level; reports and records observations appropriately; forms nursing judgments and carries out nursing actions.
• Follows established standards of nursing practices and assumes responsibility for compliance with federal, state and local regulations.
• Interprets existing policies and communicates them to staff, families and physicians.
• Performs daily rounds, develops and implements accurate comprehensive care plans based on each resident’s needs.
• Follows established policies and procedures for passing medications and treatments; orders and credits medications as needed; keeps accurate accounting of all medications.
• Follows staffing guidelines and makes nursing assignments; receives and gives accurate reports on residents’ condition to provide continuity of care.
• Monitors diets and supervises meal trays and snacks served to residents; assists in passing meal trays, feeding and passing of snacks.
• Follows facility admissions procedures and communicates admissions to other departments, staff, physicians and other service providers.
• Ensures employees follow the chain of command in a manner consistent with personnel policies.
• Assigns nursing assistants and ensures the efficient completion of their assignments; supervises, documents and corrects poor performance; keeps Unit Managers/Director of Nursing informed of performance problems.
• Participates in the performance evaluation process of nursing assistants and provides counseling, coaching and training; presents performance evaluations to staff.
• Communicates professionally and effectively; follows written and verbal directions.
• Provides exemplary customer service to residents, peers, families, managers, and visitors.
• Reports any changes in physical or mental conditions in a timely manner.
• Follows all company, facility and state policies and procedures.
• Attends staff meetings, in‑services, inter‑disciplinary team and committee meetings as assigned.
• Exercises keen observations of noise, odors, cleanliness, etc.; cooperates with staff members in all departments to ensure quality environmental conditions for residents and staff.
• Documents resident information timely, accurately and confidentially according to procedures.
• Documents changes and notifications to POA and doctor; performs comprehensive assessments as assigned.
• Verifies that change‑over MARS/TARS are correctly updated and necessary changes are made to new MAR/TAR by the first of each month.
• Adheres to guidelines outlined in Resident Rights documentation; knows resident rights and helps residents exercise and/or protect their rights.
• Reports resident complaints to supervisor; maintains confidentiality.
• Adheres to all policies and procedures outlined under Safety & Compliance policies.
• Responsible for ensuring residents are safe (e.g., Wander guard tab securely attached to bed/chair; Wander guard bracelets working properly).
• Demonstrates proper use of equipment; reports equipment needs or repairs.
• Uses protective equipment and follows infection control protocol standards, policies and procedures.
• Practices universal precautions and life safety measures.

• Medical & Rx – 3 plan options that fit your budget; coverage begins first month…