LPN

Job Summary:

The LPN provides high quality care to each assigned patient/resident, providing routine daily nursing care and service in accordance with the resident/patient's assessment and plan of care. Salary range: $28.25 - $32.80 hourly. ** up to $3,000 sign on BONUS**

BENEFITS:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: 

•  Demonstrates knowledge of age specific developmental factors specific to the adult and geriatric population in the planning and delivery of care
•  Demonstrates knowledge, skills and techniques necessary to care for residents with the following needs: therapeutic, neuro and dementia, dialysis, IV therapy, infectious disease, wound care, end of life care, if applicable
• Assures completion of a comprehensive nursing evaluation of a resident’s physical, emotional and mental status upon admission/re-admission and when indicated, as well as, appropriate follow-up as indicated by the evaluation.
• Attends various facility meetings (QAPI, morning report, care plan, wound, etc) as invited or required
• Attends all required in-services 
• Receives report from previous shift, makes rounds and assesses the needs of the residents/patients
• Reports to oncoming shift staff nurse/unit coordinator/RN Supervisor any pertinent information regarding residents
• Ensures that provider (MD, NP, PA) is informed of any change in the resident’s condition, abnormal lab results, abnormal diagnostic test results, consultant recommendations, etc.
• Notifies provider when resident visits are due per regulations/facility policy
• Ensures that provider orders are transcribed accurately and completely, and that medication and lab work are ordered if needed
• Completes quality assurance audits are directed by the DON
• Arranges transportation to and from outside appointments
• Prepare accident/incident reports and detects/corrects situations that have a high risk of causing injury to residents; develops and implements a prevention plan for all incidents occurring on the unit
•  Ensures that appropriate information is sent with resident upon transfer, including advanced directives
•   Ensures coordination of care across disciplines
• Displays optimism fostering a spirit of teamwork, positive attitude and conflict resolution among co-workers. Interacts positively with residents, family members and visitors in all circumstances
• Interacts with insurance companies to ensure that benefits are provided as indicated
•  Maintains resident rights

• Maintains HIPAA privacy, security and confidentiality standards
• Follows all established policies and procedures
• Maintains Corporate Compliance standards
• Contributes to facility Quality Assurance Performance Improvement initiatives
• Follows safety procedures by keeping areas free from hazardous conditions
• Is economical and careful with supplies and equipment
• Completes any other duties as assigned by Supervisor
• additional responsibilities as needed that are within the scope of practice

Salary : $28 - $33