LPN Rehab Nurse - Night Shift

Overview

Bethesda employs more than 1,200 people dedicated to improving the lives of others. Benefits include options such as 403b, daily pay, bonuses, career advancement opportunities, and holiday pay. Medical, dental, vision, prescription, and life insurance are available for regular status full- and part-time employees.

• Provide basic nursing care by assisting in the assessment of the resident on admission and on an ongoing basis.
• Remain knowledgeable about and communicate any significant change in condition to the appropriate interdisciplinary team (IDT) member.
• Accurately document all assessments and seek guidance if unsure of any assessment findings.
• Participate in the care planning process for the resident and update the care plan when specific interventions indicate the need for revision.
• Communicate the plan to the appropriate IDT members along with the residents and their families.
• Implement necessary and appropriate nursing interventions relevant to the plan of care, including nursing orders, physician orders, and residents’/families’ educational and environmental needs.
• Ensure interventions such as medication administration and treatments are accomplished in a safe and timely manner.
• Administer IV fluids only if IV certified.
• Document interventions accurately and timely.
• Use critical thinking when dealing with residents’ changes in condition.
• Notify the physician in a timely manner using the SBARR communication tool.
• Maintain composure during crisis situations such as family dissatisfaction, staff disputes, or inclement weather in a calm and professional manner.
• Monitor the care of residents to ensure the care plan is delivered effectively.
• Identify problem areas and use the QAPI process to actively address the situation for immediate problem resolution.
• Remain aware of residents’ status to quickly identify behavioral changes or other untoward signs or symptoms.
• Answer call lights and/or assist with residents’ ADLs as needed.
• Complete, at a minimum, twelve hours of nursing-related continuing education.
• Commit to staying current with best nursing practices through knowledge of Bethesda’s policies and self-study.
• May be assigned other duties as appropriate.

• Education from an accredited school of nursing that results in becoming a Licensed Practical Nurse
• Long-term care/Rehab/Assisted Living experience preferred
• Current license in the state you will be working as a Licensed Practical Nurse
• IV Certification required or willing to obtain within six months of employment
• Current CPR/AED Certification required or willing to obtain within six months of employment
• Must be able to assess the basic nursing care needs of the geriatric resident
• Must possess excellent communication skills to interact with residents, visitors and staff
• Excellent time management and organizational skills are required
• Must possess critical thinking skills

$26.96 - $43.95 per hour

Category: LPN/RN