LPN Baylor Night Shift

The Baylor Shift is Saturday and Sundays only 7p-7a.

JOB SUMMARY:

Responsible for resident care and assessment within the training and scope of service for the residents directly assigned within the unit working; and coordinates care and treatment of each resident to provide resident centered care.

Follows established policies and procedures of the facility and standards of practice associated with one's state license; provides residents with quality care; checks rooms routinely to insure residents are provided the care expected and ordered; ensures unit is adequately supplied and organized for efficient and effective resident care; provides resident and family education and information regarding their care and treatment.

Additionally, performs general nursing duties in all areas of the facility with adequate supervision; participates in Quality Assessment Performance Improvement plan of the organization; demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the residents served; must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the resident's status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each resident's requirements relative to his or her age-specific needs, and provide the care needed as described in the facility policies and procedures.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Works in well-lighted, well-ventilated rooms and halls. Sits, stands, bends, stoops and walks intermittently during the work day. May adjust and move residents and equipment. Subject to burns from equipment falls, bruises, scratches, etc., from residents and may be exposed to infections and odors. Must handle emergencies, give emergency care and give emergency instructions and deal with public, visitors, and residents tact fully.

• 1. Conducts chart reviews to check staff's work and documentation for accuracy and completeness. Discuss incomplete work with staff upon finding work not done. If incomplete work continues after discussions of incomplete work of more than 3 different occasions, then communicate with DON.
• 2. Make daily rounds on residents. Observations to include:
  Follow-up with family issues, Medication Administration issues, Physician visits/outstanding orders, etc.
• 3. Prepares and administers medications, as ordered by the Physician.
• 4. Utilizes LTC consistently and accurately and serves as a resource person for staff
• 5. Ensures an admission note is written on all new admissions - Ensures care plan and care guide are established in LTC
• 6. Assist with entering Physician Orders in LTC.
• 7. Ensures clinical staff completes orientation materials and required education and training expected by Facility policies and procedures.
• 8. Works with staff to ensure Call Lights are answered within 5 minutes.
• 9. Assist with feeding residents in dining room or resident room.
• 10. Ensures daily skill notes are completed correctly and quarterly assessments timely
• 11. Assist in Care