Restorative Care Unit LPN - 12 Hour Nights

RCU Care Coordinator Licensed Practical Nurse manages and provides direct nursing care to residents. 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 RCU Care Coordinator Licensed Practical Nurse manages 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).

• In partnership with the RN team leader, manages the clinical care planning process to ensure the coordination and delivery of quality patient care. Reviews and updates the care plan accordingly accepts 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:
• Manages resident care and various nursing duties according to policies/procedure and standards as delegated by the NM, CC, RN team leader.
• RCU Care Coordinator LPN is expected to participate with the ongoing operations and routine collaborative decision-making within the function, department or site. Emphasis is on executing strategy and tactics. May provide input on strategic matters.
• 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.
• Obtains and implements Physician Orders, checking for accuracy and completeness
• Manages changes in clinical and/or functional status & reports changes to RN team leader timely manner. Observes residents for specific signs/symptoms as instructed by Nurse Manager, Clinical Coordinator, or RN team leader.
• Makes rounds to monitor, observe and evaluate resident’s general condition.
• Manages residents with all aspects of ADL and any special care needs as indicated by the NM, CC, RN team leader for which they are properly educated and trained.
• Leads and assists other staff members with resident care.
• Manages ensures necessary supplies for resident care are available.
• Recognizes & responds to emergent situations efficiently and effectively by managing self, residents, staff and others appropriately.
• Responds promptly to Rapid Response Team, emergency calls or code zero for assistance as needed using ACLS algorithm.
• Understands skilled nursing (SNF) rules and regulations
• Assists in resident care coordination
• 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.
• Manages 24-hour report for assigned team in conjunction with RN team leader.
• Manages dining room during mealtime, ensuring residents are safe, fed and/or encouraged to complete meal.
• Actively participates in discharge planning
• 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.
• Manages the processes that facilitate the thorough and accurate completion of required documentation. Examples include but are not limited to: skin/wound reports, ADLs, weights, nourishment, monthly MAR/TAR checks, Admissions, Discharges, incident reports, investigations, audits.
• Prepares, administers and records medications, treatments and nursing procedures according to Loretto’s policies/procedures.
• Monitors/documents resident’s response to medication.
• Manages resident care treatments & procedures according to polices/procedures.
• Documents medication and treatment administration records promptly per policy.
• Possesses a sound knowledge base of medication…