Licensed Practical Nurse - Personal Care Homes

Licensed Practical Nurse - Personal Care Homes

About us:

For the past 85 years, Stephens County Hospital has been a trusted name in the community, striving for excellence and delivering professional and compassionate care. Our dedicated staff of approximately 475 employees has a heart for healthcare and realizes how precious the gift of good health can be.

Stephens County Hospital is a 96-bed acute care hospital located in Toccoa, Georgia. We are nestled in the beautiful foothills of Northeast Georgia where our family-oriented community offers many cultural and civic opportunities as well as numerous outdoor activities. Stephens County Hospital is a member of the Georgia Hospital Association, American Hospital Association and Georgia Alliance of Community Hospitals. Stephens County Hospital is fully accredited by the Joint Commission, the nation’s premier healthcare monitoring agency.

Licensed Practical Nurse - Personal Care Homes

Part Time - Saturday and Sunday - Day Shift

Part
-Time - Saturday - Night Shift

The Person al Care Practical Nurse is responsible for providing the general medical oversight of all personal care residents.

Education:

Graduate of an approved PN program.

Prior Personal Care Home experience preferred.

Licensure / Certification:

Current Georgia License as a Practical Nurse.

Credentialed in Accuchek within probationary period. BCLS certification to be obtained within first month of employment.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assists manager with health screens prior to admission.
• Assesses the resident’s general physical condition.
• Obtains health psyco-social history on initial interviews.
• Documents appropriate findings.
• Monitors the resident’s condition and maintains accurate documentation (vital signs, alertness, mobility, and other general health conditions).
• Reports abnormalities or instability of the resident’s condition in a timely manner to the personal physician, manager and family members as appropriate.
• Assesses the patient upon return from doctor appointments and documents findings.
• Ensures the resident’s hygienic needs are met (AM care, PM care, toileting, etc).
• Processes faxed lab orders and delivers to Lab.
• Coordinates annual flu vaccine administration for residents.
• Oversees medication inventory and documentation.
• Demonstrates knowledge of drugs used.
• Identifies and reports adverse drug reactions.
• Maintains narcotic log.
• Provides the resident with an explanation of his/her condition and written information when possible.
• Initiates consultation with other health care professionals as needed.
• Provides health awareness to enhance quality of life.
• Establishes exercise routines for residents.
• Evaluates self-care abilities/limitations and identifies need for additional safety measures.
• Evaluates and documents for sign/symptoms of abuse and neglect.
• Assess and interprets data relative to resident’s age.
• Recognizes anxiety regarding potential change in lifestyle resulting from illness.
• Addresses resident’s appropriately.
• Provides for residents privacy.
• Respects resident’s right to refuse treatment.
• Assess for limiting conditions (vision, hearing, elimination, etc.).
• Implements skin integrity and/or risk to fall protocols.
• Allows resident to discuss thoughts and plans related to death and dying.
• Assess nutritional intake.

Knowldge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to compile, code and categorize, or verify information/data
• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills
• Ability to determine appropriate course of action in more complex situations
• Ability to work independently, exercise creativity, and maintain a positive attitude
• Ability to manage multiple and simultaneous responsibilities and to prioritize scheduling of work
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of all medical, financial, and legal information
• Ability to complete work assignments accurately and in a timely manner
• Ability to communicate effectively, with excellent verbal and written communication skills

Non-Essential Functions

• Perform other duties as assigned or requested.

Professional Requirements

• Adhere to dress code, appearance is neat and clean.
• Complete annual education requirements.
• Maintain patient confidentiality at all times.
• Report to work on time and…