LPN Assisted Living- BAYLOR

LPN-Assisted Living-BAYLOR

7:00pm-7:00am Every Weekend (Saturday night/Sunday night)

New pay rates in effect with shift differential and $5000 sign on bonus

PURPOSE OF POSITION:

¨ Practice practical nursing according to Alabama Nurse Practice Act Maintains a management level position, responsible for distribution of nursing duties on the Assisted Living/SCALF unit and for providing comprehensive nursing care to residents based on the physician's medical care plan and the physical and psychological needs of the patient

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

¨ Provides, observes, and supervises nursing care for residents

¨ Cares for chronically, acutely, seriously ill residents

¨ Observes, records, and reports objective and subjective symptoms; Remains alert to any change in resident’s condition that may require revision of medical treatment and notifies the Director and physician

¨ Initiates (when appropriate) care plan and modifies and updates the plan, based on patient’s condition, doctor's orders, and nursing judgment; uses plan to provide care

¨ Accurately interprets and initiates doctor’s orders; Receives telephone orders from physician and carries out the orders

¨ Communicates observations of patient condition verbally and in writing in nurse’s notes clearly, concisely, and accurately using correct terminology

¨ Keeps family informed regarding patient’s condition and/or needs

¨ Provides prescribed treatments as ordered Ensures that vital signs are taken on residents seeing doctors the following am

¨ Obtains specimens from residents, records, and reports results of diagnostic tests and treatment procedures

¨ Ensures that monthly vital signs and weights are taken and recorded on each patient

¨ Inspects resident care area to ensure a comfortable, orderly, clean and safe environment for residents

¨ Must know and have working knowledge of Kirkwood policies, procedures and medical and nursing forms

¨ Assists in miscellaneous departmental duties/functions as needed

¨ All other duties as assigned

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND SKILLS REQUIRED:

¨ High school diploma/GED

¨ Must have an active LPN License in the state of Alabama

¨ Five plus years of applicable nursing home experience preferred

¨ Must be able to read and interpret medical records, patient's chart, diagnostic reports, and make entries as required

¨ Must know admission, transfer and discharge procedures and be able to carry out when necessary

¨ PC skills using Microsoft Office

¨ Excellent written and verbal communication skills

¨ Requires experience and training in maintaining optimum compliance with the state agency that regulates and surveys Assisted Living Facilities

¨ Participates in continuing education in management and special geriatric care

¨ Must be able to work with team members and work with minimal supervision

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

¨ Position may require the ability to lift up to 50 pounds

FINANCIAL BUDGETING, CAPITAL, AND/OR MANPOWER RESPONSIBILITIES:

¨ None

OTHER POSITION SPECIFICATIONS:

¨ Demonstrated record of responsibility

¨ Service oriented

¨ Proven skills required in order to create, maintain and enhance relationships with residents, families and caregivers, fellow co-workers, etc.

¨ Motivated, goal oriented and creative

¨ Must maintain company and resident confidentiality

¨ Must handle stress and deadlines well

¨ Participate in continuous improvement initiatives as needed

Responsibility for Safety:

¨ Safety is in everything we do and is a shared responsibility

Responsibility to Prevent Errors:

¨ Ensures appropriate reviews have been performed as needed for high quality

Mental Alertness:

¨ Continuous attention to all job functions ensuring quality service to residents, families and caregivers, fellow co-workers, etc.

Communication with Others:

¨ Requires outside and inside contacts to carry out company policy and programs; Must often deal with matters requiring explanation, persuasion and obtaining of approvals

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $27.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Medical Specialty:

• Geriatrics

Physical Setting:

• Long term care
• Nursing home

Work Location: In person

Salary : $27