LPN, Nursing Home, Healthcare Nursing

We are looking for a full-time LPN to work swing shift Sunday through Thursday; this position is benefit eligible.

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Provide positive and supportive leadership and direction of the shift nursing services of Manor Care in accordance with current federal, state and local standards, guidelines and regulations governing our facility and as may be directed by the Executive Director/Administrator, or the Director of Nursing Services (DNS) to ensure that the highest degree of quality care is maintained at all times. Support and assist Supervisory Medication Aide (SCMA) on 2nd unit as necessary, including as specifically indicated after "A" in list of duties and responsibilities.

PRINCIPLE DUTIES:

Essential

Job Duties:

Support the mission, homelike environment, philosophy, policies, standards and procedures of Capital Manor. Adheres to and supervises staff under the established policies and procedures, including fire and safety policies and precautions.

Work at all times within and under the scope of standards defined and required by any licensure or certification for this position, as well as Capital Manor specific training, policies and procedures for this position as team leader

Assume the administrative authority, responsibility and accountability necessary for successfully performing the duties of Licensed Nurse.

Make a minimum of twice a shift resident observation and evaluate the residents' medical status and needs. Complete “Alert Status” observations and documentation.

Assess/observe all residents in unit having acute medication needs or changes of condition. Document according to observations following “alert charting” policy.

Assist in coordinating nursing services with residents’ PCP, Rehab, Infusion, Hospice, etc. services to ensure the continuity of the residents’ total regimen of care.

Complete admission reviews and observations on residents admitting to Manor Care and all residents with changes and/or alert status.

Respond to falls and coordinate care with staff.

Review faxes have been sent and responded to or received. If response has not been received within 3 days, the concern needs to be re-faxed or called.

Help facilitate processing of all new orders, assuring completion and signing off for accuracy.

Complete documentation including nursing assessments (RN only), observations, and all nursing clinical records according to policy and procedures.

Document all observations and/or assessments and care provided as needed during your shift.

Complete occurrence/incident record form with all incidents including thorough investigation and identification of why incident occurred.

Assist in timely completion of pain observations, bed assistive device evaluation (RN only), and any other resident evaluations/observations. Review pharmacy suggestions and incoming laboratory reports. Notify physician of abnormal results needing further orders, and signing and dating completion.

Read and provide timely information in the communication book, 24-hour report and all service plans.

RN only-Teach, support, and observe staff in following the established nursing and facility policies and procedures.

Teach direct care staff preventative measures to maintain residents at their highest functional levels.

Administer all injectable medications and treatments beyond CMA scope of practice unless area where delegation has been completed.

Administer all insulin to residents according to facility protocol and PCP order.

Receive and process incoming medical providers’ orders timely. Sign and date with completion.

Other duties as assigned

Other Responsibilities and Requirements:

Develop additional health information records policies and procedures as needed under direction of consultant and nursing staff.

Order medical equipment as necessary by forwarding supply needs to Lead Nurse for ordering.

Coordinate or respond to independent resident emergencies when Support Services staff is unavailable.

Recommend to the Lead Nurse or DON any equipment or supply needs of the department.

Possess knowledge of nursing and…