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Laksan Technologies is Hiring an IN-IVH-LPN, Nights Near Lafayette, IN
Essential Duties/ResponsibilitiesAdministers medications and treatments in accordance with all accepted standards for administration;
Provides safe, efficient personal care of residents;
Uses recommended safety devices and follows infection control standards;
Answers call lights and residents' requests for assistance;
Adheres to resident's rights at all times;
Documents medications and treatments administered, and care provided;
Assists with orientation of new employees on the unit;
Participates in resident care planning, updating care plans and aide assignments;
Assesses residents, documents findings and reports to the physician;
Transcribes physicians orders;
Communicates resident change of conditon to resident sponsors;
Destroys and documents same of discontinued medications;
Maintains correct controlled substance numbers during shift;
Completes required documentation of nursing notes, transfer forms and other records;
Assists with operation of the unit, including the monthly change over of records;
Completes and distributes nurse aide assignments;
Gives report to on-coming shift.
Schedule and assist with physician, optometrist, podiatrist, dentist appointments;
Administer and record employee health testing results;
Nonessential Duties/ResponsibilitiesProvides 1:1 staffing if needed;
Assists with resident activities on and off the unit;
Responds to codes, provides care as needed, and completes required documentation;
Other related duties.
Job RequirementsMust be licensed as and maintain licensure as a Licensed Practical Nurse in Indiana; must maintain first
aid, mantoux and CPR certification. Ability to understand and communicate with residents and
understand and complete nursing forms; ability to follow verbal instructions; ability to provide nursing care
practices; ability to use medical equipment within scope of licensure; ability to provide safe, efficient
resident care, following all applicable state and Veterans' Administration rules, IVH policies and
procedures and all HIPAA rules; must attend and complete all required inservice training; ability to
prioritize workload; ability to be flexible; ability to assess resident's and report to the physician; ability to
administer medications and treatments in a safe, efficient manner, recognizing medication side effects;
ability to know approved abbreviations and appropriate terminology; ability to document in a legible
manner.
Supervisory Responsibilities/Direct ReportsMay assign and review work of Nursing Attendants on the unit. Reports to the Nursing Unit Manager.
Difficulty Of WorkWork involves complex judgement decisions, based on standard policies, procedures and sound nursing
practices.
ResponsibilityWork is of moderate complexity, with minimal supervision, requiring judgement to determine the best
application of specialized knowledge. Failure to utilize good judgement may be detrimental to resident
care.
Personal Work RelationshipsWorks with residents, professional and non-professional staff, residents' families, visitors, volunteers and
staff from other facilities.
Physical EffortMust be able to walk and stand for long periods of time; must be able to bend, stoop, twist, reach above
shoulders, push/pull, must be able to assist with lifting and transferring residents, from 100 to 500
pounds, using a gait belt or other accepted practices, or with a mechanical device
Working ConditionsWork is generally on a nursing care unit, in a controlled environment; may be exposed to body fluids and
cleaning chemicals; may be exposed to violent residents
Provides safe, efficient personal care of residents;
Uses recommended safety devices and follows infection control standards;
Answers call lights and residents' requests for assistance;
Adheres to resident's rights at all times;
Documents medications and treatments administered, and care provided;
Assists with orientation of new employees on the unit;
Participates in resident care planning, updating care plans and aide assignments;
Assesses residents, documents findings and reports to the physician;
Transcribes physicians orders;
Communicates resident change of conditon to resident sponsors;
Destroys and documents same of discontinued medications;
Maintains correct controlled substance numbers during shift;
Completes required documentation of nursing notes, transfer forms and other records;
Assists with operation of the unit, including the monthly change over of records;
Completes and distributes nurse aide assignments;
Gives report to on-coming shift.
Schedule and assist with physician, optometrist, podiatrist, dentist appointments;
Administer and record employee health testing results;
Nonessential Duties/ResponsibilitiesProvides 1:1 staffing if needed;
Assists with resident activities on and off the unit;
Responds to codes, provides care as needed, and completes required documentation;
Other related duties.
Job RequirementsMust be licensed as and maintain licensure as a Licensed Practical Nurse in Indiana; must maintain first
aid, mantoux and CPR certification. Ability to understand and communicate with residents and
understand and complete nursing forms; ability to follow verbal instructions; ability to provide nursing care
practices; ability to use medical equipment within scope of licensure; ability to provide safe, efficient
resident care, following all applicable state and Veterans' Administration rules, IVH policies and
procedures and all HIPAA rules; must attend and complete all required inservice training; ability to
prioritize workload; ability to be flexible; ability to assess resident's and report to the physician; ability to
administer medications and treatments in a safe, efficient manner, recognizing medication side effects;
ability to know approved abbreviations and appropriate terminology; ability to document in a legible
manner.
Supervisory Responsibilities/Direct ReportsMay assign and review work of Nursing Attendants on the unit. Reports to the Nursing Unit Manager.
Difficulty Of WorkWork involves complex judgement decisions, based on standard policies, procedures and sound nursing
practices.
ResponsibilityWork is of moderate complexity, with minimal supervision, requiring judgement to determine the best
application of specialized knowledge. Failure to utilize good judgement may be detrimental to resident
care.
Personal Work RelationshipsWorks with residents, professional and non-professional staff, residents' families, visitors, volunteers and
staff from other facilities.
Physical EffortMust be able to walk and stand for long periods of time; must be able to bend, stoop, twist, reach above
shoulders, push/pull, must be able to assist with lifting and transferring residents, from 100 to 500
pounds, using a gait belt or other accepted practices, or with a mechanical device
Working ConditionsWork is generally on a nursing care unit, in a controlled environment; may be exposed to body fluids and
cleaning chemicals; may be exposed to violent residents
Job Summary
JOB TYPE
Full Time
SALARY
$35k-42k (estimate)
POST DATE
06/09/2024
EXPIRATION DATE
11/30/2024
WEBSITE
laksans.com
HEADQUARTERS
Edison, OH
SIZE
25 - 50
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