LPN Pleasant View Nursing Home Job Monroe area,Wisconsin USA,Nursing

Pleasant View Lpn Opportunity

Pleasant View is hiring full-time LPNs. Must be able to multi-task, work in a fast-paced environment, be full of energy and have a positive attitude. Currently hiring for full-time days and pms.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Overall functions

Receive the report from the nurse on the previous shift, listening to updates, changes, and new information. Present a comprehensive report to the nursing assistants. Confirm their understanding of assignments and requests as well as the time that these are to be completed. Review the schedule for therapy, the beauty shop, programs for the day and outside appointments.

Conduct rounds on the unit upon arrival; monitoring the appearance of the unit, and the appearance of the residents. Communicate observations to the appropriate staff for follow through and attention as needed.

Coordinate the duties and responsibilities for the day with the NCC and/or the RN Supervisor.

Monitor the duties of the nursing assistants for completeness and in conjunction with the Plan of Care.

Record resident information using the electronic chart or the clinical record.

Assume responsibility for the care and service to the residents under the direction of the NCC and/or RN Supervisor. Responsible to fulfill the duties of a staff nurse.

Nursing care functions

Inform nursing staff of new admissions and information regarding new resident. Ensure that the room is ready, and supplies and equipment have been delivered to the room.

Prepare and administer medication to residents. Observe and record resident's response to medication, as well as physical and mental condition.

Perform prescribed nursing treatments.

Monitor residents' conditions and notify RN supervisor regarding change in resident's condition or other problems.

Communicate residents' conditions and changes to the following shift.

Keep current regarding new doctor's orders and family involvement.

Record nursing tasks accomplished in residents' charts. Prepare weekly/monthly summaries and goal charting. Record resident activity involvement.

Order and stock pharmaceutical supplies and medications.

Provide comfort for emotionally distressed residents and residents' families.

Provide information to residents and families, offering choice. Communicate openly, providing appropriate updates of current status and progress.

Identify resident care needs and provide input and assist in the development of the resident care plan.

Orders supplies from kitchen if needed.

Perform routine cleaning tasks, if needed.

Assist resident with activities, walking etc., if needed.

Prepare maintenance repair slips, if needed.

Personnel functions

Make daily rounds, observing that nursing service personnel are performing their work assignments in accordance with acceptable nursing standards. Share observations in a timely manner with the employee, providing education and discipline as necessary. Report these findings and the action taken to the NCC and/or RN Supervisor.

Report complaints and grievances made or filed by personnel to the DON.

Establish a good understanding regarding expectations with employees.

Develop and maintain a good working rapport with personnel within the nursing department and other departments within the facility.

Create and maintain an atmosphere of warmth, personal interest and positive emphasis, as well as a calm environment throughout the unit and shift.

Meet with the team on a regularly scheduled basis to promote effective communication, timely problem solving, and the improvement of services.

Attend all mandatory meetings and in-services or complete the make-up session in a timely manner. Encourage staff attendance as well.

Communicate concerns, questions, frustrations and complaints to the NCC/ RN Supervisor/DON in a timely and confidential manner. In the event that this communication is not resolved, communication of this will be presented to the Administrator.

Ensure that privacy and confidentiality of resident information is upheld. Ensure that facility computers are used for resident related services only. Ensure that employee cell phone use follows current policy.

Understand and follow the Green County Employee Handbook and the Pleasant View Employee Handbook.

Follow facility guidelines and read and understand updates, memos, and educational sessions.

Fulfill work schedule by arriving to the work station at the start of the shift. Meet attendance standards. Fill in for open shifts.

Understand that job performance will be reviewed for a clear understanding of expectations.

Understand that job performance that does not meet standards and guidelines may result in disciplinary action up to and including termination.

Safety and sanitation

Ensure employees are following established safety guidelines in the use of equipment and supplies.

Ensure nursing service work areas are maintained in a clean and sanitary manner.

Ensure all resident rooms, treatment areas, etc., are maintained in a clean, safe, and sanitary manner.

Ensure nursing…