lpn/lvn

Job Summary: This role is a licensed practical/vocational nurse position that provides direct nursing care to patients in a post-acute care setting on a contract basis. The LPN works closely with other staff, permanent and temporary, and assists them as needed.

Key Responsibilities:

• Contributes to patient assessments by collecting data for analysis by an RN.
• Performs interventions based on the plan of care, including specimen collection and wound care.
• Maintains proper infection control practices and adheres to Infection Control Policies and Procedures and OSHA standards.
• Follows medication pass protocols and meets regulatory requirements.
• Evaluates the effectiveness of nursing care by continually reviewing the nursing care plan.
• Collaborates with the supervising nurse to make revisions and achieve desired outcomes.
• Assists patients with daily living activities, including personal hygiene, elimination, nutrition, and ambulation.
• Advocates for patients' physical and emotional well-being.
• Monitors, documents, and communicates patient status and reactions to interventions with the RN, physician, patient, and families.
• Collects and documents patient information as needed (including weights and vital signs).
• Provides patient and family education on hospitalization, medications, and discharge instructions.
• Ensures accurate and timely hand-off communication.
• Serves as a clinical and administrative resource for nursing services, procedures, aging processes, medications, and outside medical services.
• Supervises CNA's and Caregivers.

The above list is not exhaustive but highlights some essential responsibilities necessary to carry out this position.

Promoting Professional Development:

• Practices self-development by soliciting feedback, setting priorities, and acquiring or strengthening skills and knowledge through coursework or other methods.
• Applies new skills and knowledge effectively in a timely manner.
• Assists with the orientation and training of others as directed.
• Demonstrates behaviors aligned with SnapCare's Vision, Mission, Values, and Behavioral Standards.

Communication and Knowledge:

• Effective written and verbal communication skills; able to communicate with various individuals both inside and outside the organization.
• Possesses strong interpersonal skills, including maintaining professionalism in stressful situations, openness to learning, ability to identify and utilize resources in an unfamiliar environment, and conflict resolution skills.
• Proficient with computer systems.

Education and Experience:

• Qualified candidates must have graduated from an approved Licensed Practical Nurse program.
• Must possess a current, unencumbered license to practice as a LPN in this state.
• Licensure/Certifications: Current LPN licensed in good standing by their State Board of Nursing.
• Current BLS or CPR/First Aid; Food Handlers Card.

ADA and Physical Demands:

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
• The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
• Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to fingers, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk and hear; and may taste and smell.
• Visual abilities, auditory abilities, must be intact to perform duties.
• Work environment includes probability of exposure to adverse, hazardous, or unpleasant conditions while caring for the sick.
• Ability to assist in evacuation of patients in the event of a fire or other disaster.
• Routinely works with potentially infectious specimens and patients.
• Ability to respond to patients in a timely manner and access all areas of the unit.
• Ability to lift up to 35 pounds without assistance.

Salary : $40