LICENSE PRACTICAL NURSE (LPN) - REST HOME

Salary : $30.00 - $38.00 Hourly

Location : Bozeman, MT

Job Type : Full-Time and Part-Time Hours Available

Job Number : 00630

Department : Rest Home

Opening Date : 12 / 09 / 2024

Closing Date : Continuous

POSITION OVERVIEW

This is a Union position under the Gallatin Rest Home Registered Nurses and Licensed Practical Nurses Bargaining Unit.

• This position is located at the Gallatin Rest Home. Under general supervision of the Director of Nursing, this position performs a variety of paraprofessional nursing services for patients in a residential, clinical or institutional setting. This position reports to the Director of Nursing and provides shift supervision to the Certified Nurse Aides.

The position provides supervision to the Certified Nurse Aides, including performing and conducting the performance appraisals; reports personnel problems and concerns to the appropriate personnel and provides guidance and training to employees with less experience and may coordinate special projects as requested.

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities

Responds to residents' personal requests, satisfying authorized requests and reporting unusual or special requests to the appropriate personnel.

Consults with and interprets policies for personnel, residents, relatives and others.

Orders and administers medications as directed by the physician.

Routinely observes and reports on the condition of residents.

Provides residents with basic care and in helping maintain personal hygiene.

Takes and records the resident's body temperature, pulse and respiration rates, reporting unusual symptoms to the physician or supervising nurse.

Administers enemas, irrigations, perineum care, lotion rubs, messages and first aid; changes dressings; lifts and ambulates residents and provides post mortem care.

Assists in feeding the residents who cannot feed themselves, this may also include recording the food and fluid intake of the resident.

Maintains a variety of medical charts and logs.

Under direction of a registered nurse, administers injections.

Sterilizes equipment and supplies.

Assists the health team in the evaluation of the resident's needs and implementation of treatment programs.

Observes and helps maintain the resident's room and equipment to ensure proper functioning and safety.

Arranges and coordinates the services of other health care professionals.

Attends and participates in daily report sessions and in-services training.

May assist in the training of other para-professional nurses.

Performs the work of subordinate personnel in emergency situations.

Other Duties as Assigned

Perform a variety of other duties as assigned by supervisor. This includes coordinating special projects and events, system research and analysis, attending meetings and special events, and attending continuing education and training as required. If the County Commission proclaims a local emergency due to an actual or threatened disaster such as an earthquake, fire, riot, flood, etc., County employees may be required to provide services during the emergency and for a subsequent period of assessment and recovery.

QUALIFICATIONS

This work requires the knowledge of practical nursing principles, practices, and methods; the physical and emotional needs of aged and handicapped individuals; knowledge of medical terminology and the effects of medication and treatment. This position must have the ability to react well in emergency situations; apply medical and nursing knowledge; communicate effectively both in writing and verbally; maintain accurate medical charts and records; provide practical nursing care to aged and handicapped individuals; the use of a variety of medical equipment and tools and establish and maintain cooperative relationships with those contacted during the course of work.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

The required knowledge, skills and abilities are typically acquired through completion of an approved course in practical nursing and licensure to practice practical nursing in the State of Montana. Previous work experience in a geriatric setting is preferred but not required.

Gallatin County is committed to providing a safe and productive workplace for its employees. In order to have a safe working environment that is drug and alcohol free, Gallatin County established Section 526 Workplace Drug and Alcohol Policy. Under this policy, certain positions are designated as testable positions. This position is safety sensitive in nature and is designated as a testable position. The position is subject to pre-employment testing, upon reasonable suspicion, on a random basis, return to duty and any follow-up testing under the policy.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

VALUES

Commitment to Service . Employees meet the needs of constituents in a positive, engaged, respectful manner. We have a clear understanding of why our jobs are important and how we make a difference for our citizens. We are engaged in our work and focused on doing it to the best of our abilities.

Teamwork. Employees attain collective goals by building, maintaining, and leveraging internal and external collaboration. We strive to create a positive working atmosphere by recognizing the strengths of our coworkers and partners and put aside personal differences for the benefit of the organization and the people we serve.

Mutual Respect. Employees are open-minded and willing to listen respectfully to and incorporate alternative opinions to build dynamic solutions. We listen to understand and value everyone for what they contribute.

Innovative . Employees maintain a solution-focused perspective and think creatively to take advantage of opportunities, overcome constraints, and anticipate and address long-term needs.

Effectiveness . Employees accurately and thoroughly complete work to improve outcomes and produce the intended result.

Responsibility . Employees are accountable and fulfill their obligations in an open and transparent manner. We take our obligations seriously, make good decisions, and can be depended upon

PHYSICAL ABILITES

Essential Physical Abilities

The work requires excessive standing, walking, and other physical exertion, including but not limited to reaching, kneeling, bending, twisting, squatting, pushing, and pulling. Position must be able to safely and correctly use nursing facility devices such as gait belts and mechanical equipment for lifting, pulling and turning residents who may range in weight from less than 80 pounds to over 300 pounds. Position must also be able to lift 10 to 20 pounds frequently, 20 to 50 pounds occasionally and rarely lift 50 to 100 pounds.

Working Conditions

Work is performed in a nursing facility, involving risk of infection or exposure to bodily fluids, which requires special safety precautions.

Excellent Medical Health Benefits - Group health benefits, including dental and vision coverage, are available to eligible County employees. The medical health benefits premium is covered for full-time employees. The County contribution is pro-rated on hours paid for part-time employees. The employee pays the premium portion for dependent coverage. Family health benefits coverage is $205.00 per pay period.

Medical deductible is $400 for an individual and $1,000 for a family.

Flexible Benefits Plan - Pre-tax out-of-pocket medical expenses and day care expenses.

Supplemental Medical Coverage and voluntary Life Insurance Coverage are offered through Mutual of Omaha..

Public Employees Retirement System - Montana public employees of the state, university system, local governments and certain employees of school districts are covered by the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS). New members to the PERS have an opportunity to choose between two retirement plan options : the Defined Benefit Plan or the Defined Contribution Plan.

Sheriffs' Retirement System (SRS) - A public pension plan for all Montana Sheriffs hired after July 1, 1974 and Detention Officers hired after July 1, 2005.

Supplemental Retirement Benefits are offered through Nationwide and Empower.

Sick Leave - Full-time employees accrue 7.40 hours per month and are eligible to use sick leave once it is accrued. The accrual is pro-rated for part-time employees.

Vacation Leave - Full-time employees accrue 9.20 hours per month and are eligible to use leave once it is accrued. The accrual is pro-rated for part-time employees.

Holidays - The County observes eleven legal holidays in even numbered years and ten legal holidays in odd numbered years.

Paid Parental Leave (PPL)- In recognition of the importance of bonding and care of a newborn child or a child placed for adoption, Gallatin County provides 240 hours of PPL to eligible full-time employees. The hours are pro-rated for part-time employees.

Tuition Assistance - Because we value the professional and personal development of our employees, Gallatin County is proud to offer reimbursement of certain education expenses.

Bilingual Pay - Gallatin County allows for bilingual pay to employees that provide translation services to County departments and offices. The bilingual pay allows for extra compensation to employees that provide this service.

Salary : $30 - $38