Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

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Job description

$1,000 Sign On/Retention Bonus

Ensures quality and safe delivery of health services to residents

• Implements plan of care formulated by physician and DRC
• Provides accurate and timely documentation of care given
• Assesses and provides resident and family/care giver information
  pertinent to diagnosis or plan of care
• Administers medication per physician orders.
• Documents properly on MAR.
• Observes for any adverse reaction and notifies physician
  accordingly.
• Assembles resident charts, resident records and checks that all
  necessary forms are complete and accurate
• Prepares incident/accident reports for residents as needed per
  policy. Notifies physician and family post incident/accident per
  policy and documents appropriately
• Maintains safe and healthy working environment and uses safe
  work methods and procedures in accordance with clinical
  standards
• Assists resident in learning appropriate self-care activities
• Organizes and monitors associates and material resources
  necessary for meeting the needs of the residents under his/her care.
• Recognizes emergencies and life-threatening situations and
  initiates appropriate action(s)
• Maintains confidentiality and resident rights regarding all resident
  personal information.
• Performs any other duties requested by supervisor.
• The ability to work in a safe and alert manner.
• The ability to take ownership for associate's safety and the safety of the residents
• Leads by example exhibiting the CORE Values through servant
  leadership
• Encourages teamwork and promotes company philosophy
• Attends required community meetings and participates Life
  Enrichment activities when able
• Completes all required courses in adherence with HRA University
• Is prompt and able to perform the required duties of the position on
  a regular, predictable basis
• Becomes familiar and understands how to report a missing person
  using the Safe Return program or equivalent
• All associates are responsible for maintaining a safe and secure
  environment for all community residents

Qualifications/Skills/Educational Requirements:

• Graduated from an accredited program for LPN/LVN and is
  currently registered in the state of the community
• Must obtain valid Continuing Education credits as required by the
  state of the community
• Training in Alzheimer and Dementia with focus on Validation
  Therapy
• Minimum of one (1) year nursing experience in a health care
  facility.
• Experience in a long term care community and/or geriatric nursing
  facility preferred
• Experience in emergency care and first-aid
• Able to communicate effectively with all levels of management,
  associates, residents, family members, and outside contacts.
• Experience with Microsoft Office and Outlook software preferred
• Able to make independent decisions
• Able to seek out new methods and willing to incorporate them into
  existing practices when applicable
  Must possess a passion to work with and around senior citizens

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