LPN

Job Title: LPN

Locations: Republic, WA 99166

Shift: 7:00-7:30P with every other weekend

Duration: 13 weeks contract

Extremely low Nurse to patient ratios at our rural facility. Very supportive nurse management team. Duties include medication pass for 9 Residents and skin checks. Lots of time to focus on 1:1 activities and outdoor garden time with Residents."

JOB SUMMARY
Assesses, plans and implements the nursing care of residents within the patient care unit settings with the supervision of a Registered Nurse. Responsible for ensuring continuity of care of the residents between shifts by providing direct care as well as supervising the care given by NAC’s and supportive staff members. Participates in resident and family teaching as determined in scope of license. Maintains role as patient advocate with a focus on the district’s mission.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITES

· Assesses extended care residents on admission and on a weekly basis as well as when conditions change. Documents appropriately including ongoing assessment and task completion in the electronic health records, under the supervision of a Registered Nurse.

· Assesses the resident’s condition and nursing needs, prescribes appropriate nursing action.

· Ability to adequately assess and reassess pain. Utilizes appropriate pain management techniques. Educates the resident and family regarding pain management.

· Documents changes in residents' condition and nursing care on progress notes and care plan.

· Ability to interpret results of waived tests; take appropriate action on waived tests results.

· Administers medications and follows the medication rights and reduces the potential for errors.

· Performs all aspects of resident care in an environment that optimizes resident safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/health care errors.

· Supports and maintains a culture of safety and quality.

· Meets current documentation standards and policies.

· Learns the location of all equipment in order to best collaborate assistance when needed during emergent situations.

Requirements:

• Graduate of an accredited LPN/LVN program.
• Current Licensed Practical Nurse/Licensed Vocational Nurse in State of Washington.
• Current AHA BLS certification.
• Active ACLS and PALS certification, or agreeable to take the district led classes within six months of hire.
• Current certification in IV therapy, or agreeable to participate in the district IV competency training program with the Nurse Manager within 6 months of hire.

Job Type: Contract

Pay: Up to $42.00 per hour

Experience:

• LPN: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

• LPN (Required)
• BLS Certification (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Republic, WA 99166: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $40 - $42