Full or Part Time Evening LPN

Company Description

We are committed to express Christ’s message of love and hope by providing for health, residential, community and allied services in a holistic, competent and caring manner that recognizes the value and dignity in every human life.

Our Core Values Integrity: We faithfully adhere to high principles and professional standards. Follows policies and procedures and ensures compliancy. Admits and corrects mistakes in a professional manner. Commitment: We dedicate ourselves to those we serve. Follows through with tasks given or undertaken. Is committed to healthcare as a vocation. Respect: We value and treat each individual with compassion and dignity. Keeps a clean environment. Maintains confidentiality and observes privacy, respecting and recognizing consumer and co-worker dignity. Excellence: We have the passion to do our best. Strives to provide exceptional care in the work performed so those served can experience his/her commitment to excellence. Honors the knowledge and experience of co-workers and works together to develop best practices which produces extraordinary results. Service: We deliver what has not been done, before it is expected. Focuses on the person, responds to voiced needs and strives to anticipate future needs. Works as a team and helps others meet the needs of those we serve. Stewardship: We wisely employ the talents, resources, and relationships entrusted to us. Values what has been entrusted to him/her, making sure to care for others and the environment in which he/she works. Is creative and shares best practices, strives for excellence while being prudent in his/her use of resources.

Job Description

Essential Job Functions Every effort has been made to identify the essential functions of this position. However, it in no way states or implies that these are the only duties you will be required to perform. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or is an essential function of the position. Essential functions are those duties listed below. Organizational Responsbilities Adhere to St. Francis Health Services’ Mission and C ore Values while performing company business. Maintain confidentiality of company and resident related information at all times. Serve on, participate in, and attend various committees of the facility as appointed by the Director of Nursing or Administrator. Implement and promote quality improvement recommendations. Perform administrative requirements, such as completing necessary forms, reports, etc. and submitting such to the Director of Nursing or Administrator as required. Rate Organizational Responsibilities: Identify specific Standards that contribute to Rating. Resident Care Responsibilities Does not disclose resident’s protected health information and promptly report suspected or known violations of such disclosure to the Administrator. Ensure that all care is provided in privacy, as appropriate, and to knock before entering a resident’s room or resident care area such as tub rooms. Report all grievances and complaints made by the resident, family, or visitors to the appropriate supervisor following the facility’s established procedures. Rate Resident Care Responsibilities: Identify specific Standards that contribute to Rating. Provide direct resident care and monitoring. Make prompt initial contact with the resident (upon admission, return from hospital, etc.). Identify self to the resident and family, obtain history and observe resident’s physical and emotional condition. Report issues or concerns to appropriate personnel and document findings. Delegate tasks to Trained Medication Aides (TMAs) and Nursing Assistants as appropriate. Rate Resident Care Responsibilities: Identify specific Standards that contribute to Rating. Follow and recommend updates to the plan of care for residents, including immediate and long-term goals. Initiate plan of care at time of admission for each resident; review care plans, and recommend revision as needed. Maintain knowledge of current nursing care plan for each resident and inform the nursing assistants of objectives and/or goals, psycho/social needs, and physical needs. Monitor nursing care to assure it is in compliance with the care plan. Monitor residents for significant changes, report to Nursing Supervisor any observed changes in resident’s condition and complete documentation. Rate Resident Care Responsibilities: Identify specific Standards that contribute to Rating. Perform basic nursing procedures safely and efficiently and maintain technical skills. Possess knowledge about techniques and principals involved in procedures and appropriate use of equipment. C omply with facility policies and procedures. Perform lab draws as necessary and as training allows. Rate Resident Care Responsibilities: Identify specific Standards that contribute to Rating. Ensure medications are safely administered as ordered by the physician. Discern the dosage and effects of medication prior to administration and is alert to potential side effects. Know and practice the eight rights of passing medications (i.e. right resident, right reason, right medication, right dose, right time [includes right order], right route [includes right technique], right documentation, right response). C larify with physician regarding unusual dosages or routes of administration. C orrectly chart medication administered for that shift. Observe and document resident response to medication (especially as needed (PRN) medications, new or adjusted doses). Report medication errors as soon as discovered and complete written report according to policy. Follow established procedures for drug control (e.g., locking medication carts, reordering medications, returning unused drugs to pharmacy, signing out controlled drugs, locking medication room door when unattended, etc.). Ensure that the counting and starting of narcotics meets State and Federal regulations and report discrepancies to the DON and Administrator. C lean and stock medication cart at the end of the shift. Rate Resident Care Responsibilities: Identify specific Standards that contribute to Rating. Maintain a complete clinical record of each resident’s stay. Accurately relay information concerning a resident’s condition. Write clear and concise nurse’s notes containing necessary and relevant information. C omplete pertinent daily charting. C hart concisely, descriptively, legibly and in logical sequence, resident’s progress, using proper terminology. Document changes in resident medical condition, incidents, and responses to treatment and resident and/or family concerns in accordance with facility policies and practice. Ensure accurate completion of resident’s vital signs, neuro checks, weights and records. Document treatments. Monitor and document residents’ physical and emotional response during and after procedures as necessary. Transcribe new physician orders correctly. Ensure physician’s orders are carried out. Rate Resident Care Responsibilities: Identify specific Standards that contribute to Rating. Accurately monitor residents’ needs and implement appropriate intervention. Observe and monitor residents at regular intervals. Notify physicians, DON, Administrator and other department heads of resident’s conditions as necessary. Rate Resident Care Responsibilities: Identify specific Standards that contribute to Rating. Take direct appropriate action in emergency situations. Recognize potential emergencies and take the appropriate action (e.g., shock, respiratory distress, diabetic coma, etc.). Notify DON and/or Administrator of any observed potential or actual emergencies. Ensure the coordination of care of any acutely ill residents (e.g., vital signs, feeding, oxygen therapy, charting, transfers to hospital, etc.). Rate Resident Care Responsibilities: Identify specific Standards that contribute to Rating. C ommunicate clearly and appropriately, both verbally and in writing. C ommunicate with the physician or ensure that the physician is notified regarding resident progress, physical and emotional status, interventions, and family interactions. C ommunicate changes in resident condition to health care provider utilizing a systematic method describing situation, background, appearance and request for orders. Ensure that the family is notified of changes in a resident’s condition and new orders. Inform nursing assistants of residents care plan and special needs. Show good judgment in the use of confidential information and follow HIPAA guidelines. Release information only in accordance with established policies and procedures. Rate Resident Care Responsibilities: Identify specific Standards that contribute to Rating. Educate the resident and family about the resident’s conditions and communicate to staff the general knowledge of the residents’ conditions and needs. Document resident and family education. Ensure that nursing staff personnel honor residents’ refusal and treatment requests. Ensure that such requests are in accordance with the facility’s policies and governing advance directives. Rate Resident Care Responsibilities: Identify specific Standards that contribute to Rating. Demonstrate the knowledge and skill necessary to provide care, based on physical, psycho/social, educational, safety and related criteria for adult and geriatric residents. Rate Resident Care Responsibilities: Identify specific Standards that contribute to Rating.

Qualifications

Education and Experience Must possess a current, unencumbered, active license to practice as a Licensed Practical Nurse in Minnesota. Must possess current C ardiopulmonary Resuscitation (C PR) certification. Specific Requirements Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language while conducting company business. Must be able to follow oral and written instructions. Must adhere to the C orporate C ompliance Program C ode of C onduct. Must adhere to company policies and procedures. Must have a positive and friendly attitude. Must be able to solve diverse procedural problems and plans. Must be able to communicate directives to others. Must be able to communicate, coordinate, and facilitate with other departments, families, and the general public. Must respect the residents’ personal and property rights. Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, visitors and the general public. Must possess the ability to work harmoniously with other personnel and departments. Must be able to relate to and work with the disabled and elderly individuals within the facility who may at times be ill, confused, uncooperative, emotionally upset, or hostile. Must be willing to work beyond normal working hours when necessary and on other shifts/days. Must not pose a direct threat to the health or safety of other individuals in the workplace. Must demonstrate concern and empathy for residents, family members, and others Must be able to request and/or accept direction/education as needed to develop new skills. Able to operate the following equipment: Alarms and other safety interventions/devices; C all light systems; Walkie talkies and/or pagers, if provided by facility. Must be able to accurately relay information concerning a resident’s condition. Able to write clear and concise nurse’s notes containing necessary and relevant information. Possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action. Display initiative in prioritizing and completing assigned tasks. Understand and demonstrate teamwork. Able to operate the following equipment: Glucose testing Hemocult testing Dressing changes Nebulizer treatments Oxygen administration Medication administration Metered dose inhalers Tube feedings C are of ostomy and urinary catheters Ear lavage Suction machine Negative pressure vacuum systems Tracheotomy care Diabetic nail care Lab, venipuncture, and IV therapy Facility bathing tubs/showers Facility mechanical lifts Safety interventions/devices C harting Transfer belt Specialized chairs, wheelchairs, and positioning equipment Dental care Hearing aids

Additional Information

Ask about our wage match program

$3000 Sign on Bonus after 6 months of satisfactory work.