Agency LPNs- Weber​/Davis County-Skilled Nursing

Job Details

Job Location:

Murray, UT

Education Level: 2 Year Degree

Salary Range: $38.00 - $40.00 Hourly

Travel Percentage:
Up to 25%

Job Shift: Any

Job Category:
Health Care

• A Nursing degree from an accredited college or university.
• Current unrestricted license as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in practicing state.
• Current CPR certification.
• Prior experience in long-term care and/or home health and hospice is preferred but not required.
• Food Handler Permit as required

• Directs the daily activities of clinical staff in accordance with current federal, state and local regulations and guidelines and established facility or agency policies and procedures.
• Follows the nursing model to promote holistic care for the residents/ patients.
• Ensures that policies and procedures are followed by nursing personnel.
• Participates in the admission, discharge and transfers of residents/ patients as required.
• Assesses for changes in resident/ patient’s status, notifying the physician and resident/ patient’s family or representative and documenting accordingly.
• Transcribes physician orders into the electronic medical record and carries out orders as written.
• Prepares and administers medications as per physicians’ orders and observes for adverse effects as indicated.
• Performs wound treatments as per physicians’ orders, observes for changes and documents accordingly as indicated.
• Schedules follow up appointments for residents/ patients and transportation needs as where appropriate.
• Provides nursing leadership to nursing personnel assigned to the unit when required.
• Provides direct care skills such as colostomy changes, tube feedings, wound care, suctioning, IV administration, etc. in accordance with current policies and procedures, as assigned.
• Performs regular rounds to ensure resident/ patient needs are being met and personnel are performing their assigned duties
• Collaborates with other members of the interdisciplinary team as needed to ensure resident/ patient needs are holistically met.
• May participate in team meetings to discuss census changes, resident changes in status or care need, or complaints or concerns.
• Informs appropriate departments of concerns or complaints and files grievances as necessary.
• Reports any incidents or unusual occurrences to the appropriate nursing manager and may participate in the investigative process as needed.
• Participates in end of life care as required.
• Ensures there is adequate stock of medications, supplies, equipment and notifies appropriate personnel of needs.
• Initiates, reviews and updates care plans as required.
• Promotes teamwork, mutual respect, and effective communication.
• Participates in the survey process when inspection surveys arise.
• May participate in QAPI activities as needed or assigned.
• Ensures that infection control principles are followed and helps correct deficiencies in practice as noted.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Treats all residents with dignity and respect. Promotes and protects all residents’ rights.
• Establishes a culture of compliance by adhering to all facility policies and procedures. Complies with standards of business conduct, and state/federal regulations and guidelines.
• Follows appropriate safety and hygiene measures at all times to protect residents/ patients and themselves.
• Maintains confidentiality of protected health information, including verbal, written, and electronic communications.
• Reports noncompliance with policies, procedures, regulations, or breaches in confidentiality to appropriate personnel. Reports any retaliation or discrimination to HR or compliance officer.
• Reports any allegations of abuse, neglect, misappropriation of property, exploitation, or mistreatment of residents/ patients to supervisor. Protects residents/ patients from abuse, and cooperates with all investigations.
• Reports any occupational exposures to blood, body fluids, infectious materials, and/or hazardous chemicals in accordance with facility or agency policy.
• Participates in all life safety and emergency drills and training. Fulfills responsibilities as assigned during implementation or activation of the facility or agency’s…