What are the responsibilities and job description for the RN/LPN position at GOLDEN AGE CARE CENTER?
About us
Golden Age Care Center is a small nursing home located in Centerville, IA that offers a friendly, flexible work enviroment. Our mission is to provide the necessary care and services for each resident to attain and maintain the highest practicable physical, mental and psychosocial welbeing os that they may live the last years of their lives ot the fullest possible capacity. Our employees are not ordinary people, but people who understand our responsibility and share our dedication to providing outstanding care to our residents.
Our work environment includes:
- Relaxed atmosphere
- Flexible working hours
- On-the-job training
Receives, transcribes, implements physicians orders.
Reports changes in resident condition to Nursing Supervisors services, physician and residents responsible party according to facility policy and appropriate rules and regulations. Takes follow-up action as necessary.
Observes, evaluates, and documents resident condition or changes in resident condition.
Documents resident care provided and resident’s response or lack of response to care provided.
Identifies resident problems and emergency situations and initiates immediate measures as appropriate to the situation.
Administers and documents medications, enteral/parenteral nutrition, treatment as prescribed by the physician, administers PRN medications and treatments.
Counts narcotics and follows emergency kit procedures.
Accurately performs and documents comprehensive assessments, or parts of the comprehensive assessments, as assigned.
Implements admission/transfer/discharge procedures, coordinates with other departments, physicians, and ancillary service providers, documents in accord with facility policy and regulations.
Follows established standards of nursing practice and performs nursing skills knowledgeably and competently.
Supervises delivery of meals/proper diet, distribution of nourishment, application of postural supports and restraints.
Assists nursing assistants with resident care as necessary and required by circumstances.
Accepts responsibility for the safety of residents under his/her supervision.
Receives, investigates and resolves or reports to higher authority concerns from residents/families in accordance with positive customer relations principles. Listens to resident, family or physician concerns and initiates corrective action as necessary.
Participates in information exchange with staff of preceding and following shifts to assure continuity of care.
Current, valid license to practice as a Registered Nurse (RN) or Licenses Practical Nurse (LPN) in the State of Iowa.
LPN- Must provide evidence of completion of supervisory course approved by the State of Iowa or complete upon hire.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, PRN
Pay: $30.00 - $35.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Medical Specialty:
- Geriatrics
Physical Setting:
- Long term care
Supplemental Pay:
- Bonus opportunities
- Differential pay
- Overtime pay
- Signing bonus
Ability to Commute:
- Centerville, IA 52544 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Centerville, IA 52544: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $30 - $35