Advertised Licensed Practical Nurse

Full-Time Evening Lpn Position At Nottingham Rhc

The Licensed Practical Nurse provides direct nursing care to residents and supervises the day-to-day activities performed by other members of the nursing team. The LPN coordinates nursing care delivery to ensure resident's needs are met in accordance with professional standards of practice through physician orders, policies and procedures, and regulations. The Licensed Practical Nurse performs tasks and responsibilities within the framework of case finding, health teaching, health counseling, and provision of supportive and restorative care under the direction of a registered professional nurse, licensed, or otherwise legally authorized physician or dentist (education law, article 139, nursing, section 6902).

Pay: $34.20 - $35.31/Hr

Evening Shift Differential: $4.00/Hr

Shift
-3PM-11PM

Every Other Weekend Required

Job duties specific to this position:

1. Assumes team leader role, accepting responsibility and accountability for all resident care on designated team, including providing direct physical nursing care, with respect to the following general list of duties:

• Performs resident care and various nursing duties according to policies/procedure and standards as delegated by the NM, CC, RN or Charge Nurse.
• Demonstrates appropriate knowledge and technical skills when performing resident care.
• Provides for the emotional & physical comfort and safety of the resident and his/her family/caregiver.
• Observes for changes in clinical and/or functional status & reports changes to NM/CC/Supervisor in a timely manner. Observes residents for specific signs/symptoms as instructed by Nurse Manager, Clinical Coordinator, or RN.
• Makes rounds to monitor, observe and evaluate resident's general condition.
• Assists residents with all aspects of ADL and any special care needs as indicated by the NM, CC, RN or Charge Nurse for which they are properly educated and trained.
• Assists other staff members with resident care.
• Ensures necessary supplies for resident care are available.
• Recognizes & responds to emergent situations efficiently and effectively by managing self, residents, staff and others appropriately.

2. Assists in resident care coordination

• Assists with making out daily resident care assignments for assigned team.
• Provides direction to CNA, giving and taking reports. Demonstrates the ability to delegate duties. Oversees completion of CNA assignments.
• Demonstrates ability to problem solve utilizing resources.
• Collects and documents data relevant to the resident's current health status, medical history and discharge plan needs.
• Sets priorities for nursing actions according to the resident's needs.
• Completes 24-hour report for assigned team.
• Monitors dining room during mealtime, ensuring residents are safe, fed and/or encouraged to complete meal.

3. Documents resident care in accordance with Loretto's policies/procedures.

• Participates in completing a portion of the admission paperwork accurately & according to guidelines.
• Documents pertinent nursing observations and actions in medical record appropriately.
• Completes all unit specific forms within the LPN role accurately & in a timely manner.
• Transcribes physician orders when needed.
• Ensures CNAs complete required documentation.

4. Prepares, administers and records medications, treatments and nursing procedures according to Loretto's policies/procedures.

• Monitors/documents resident's response to medication.
• Performs resident care treatments & procedures according to polices/procedures.
• Documents medication and treatment administration records promptly per policy.
• Possesses a sound knowledge base of medication and treatment administration.
• Provides the resident and/or family instruction on medication as it relates to a resident's diagnosis, status or plan of treatment.
• Orders and maintains stock supplies and medications.
• Stocks and cleans med carts during and upon completion of medication pass.
• Promotes an environment for the resident that acknowledges & respects the resident's individuality & rights during both treatments & medication administration.

5. Demonstrates ability to function as charge nurse by assuming responsibility and accountability for resident care and entire unit functioning in absence of NM/CC.

• Makes out daily work assignment fairly utilizing available resources.
• Coordinates unit activities effectively.
• Assures completion of 24-hour report and faxes to supervisor.
• Manages emergency situations effectively - fire safety, resident falls, change/deterioration in resident condition & initiates appropriate follow-up.
• Assists with maintaining the accuracy of the resident care assignment sheets.
• Contacts/interacts with families as needed.

6. Assists in the preparation of the resident for the MD, NP, and PA.

• Observes the health status of residents. Collects and records data from the resident, caregivers/family, health care providers, individuals and/or agencies in the community and documents appropriately.
• Reviews the resident's medical record to…