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LPN Full-Time / Shift Available 2-10pm
Location:
Sioux City, IA
Description:
POSITION DESCRIPTION POSITION TITLE: Licensed Practical Nurse DEPARTMENT: Nursing REPORTS TO: DON/ADON POSITION PURPOSE: Organizes and directs assigned unit duties to provide quality nursing care to residents. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF POSITION: Responsible during the shift for the total nursing care of residents in the assigned unit. Assumes responsibility for compliance with Federal, State, Local, and company regulations. Explains procedures and treatments and care plan to resident. Administers prescribed medications and treatments in accordance with approved nursing techniques. Transcribes physician’s orders. Charts progress notes in a informative, factual manner that reflects the care administered as well as the resident’s response to care. Receives/gives report from/to nurse he/she is relieving/coming on and records sufficient information and implements appropriate follow-up action as necessary. Follows established procedures for charting and reporting all reports of incident/accidents for residents and employees. Conducts frequent rounds to evaluate effectiveness of care delivery. Prepares equipment and aids Physician during treatment and examination of resident. Maintains awareness of comfort and safety needs of residents. Observes residents, records significant conditions and reactions, notifies supervisor or Physician of resident’s conditions and reaction to drugs, treatments, and significant incidents. Takes temperature, pulse, blood pressure, and other vital signs to detect deviations from normal and assess condition of resident. Responds to emergency situations based upon nursing standards, policies, procedures, and protocol. Assists in completion of care plans (acute and long term) and is involved in the care conference as deemed necessary. Participates, reports to DON/Administrator and conducts (as appropriate) investigations related to any alleged abuse. Ensures that documentation is reflective of the care plan and that the approaches on the care plan are being followed. Assures that assigned C.N.A.’s is aware of the resident care plan, and ensure that the nursing assistant refers to the care plan prior to administering care. Monitors that C.N.A.’s Documentation is completed daily. Takes report from C.N.A.’s to facilitate accurate documentation in resident medical record. Makes beds, bathes and feeds resident, when necessary. Assures documentation is accurately completed for admission, discharge and transfer. Supervises and evaluates implementation of the “Resident’s Rights”. Participates in department or unit quality improvement activities. Follows facility procedure requesting supplies and charges for items ordered through Central Supply. Participates and attends periodic in services and staff meetings. Perform additional duties as assigned. EDUCATION/REQUIREMENTS: Current State of LPN with a minimum of 2 years related experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Good standing in the state registry is required.
Company:
Countryside Health Care Center
Posted:
December 4 2023 on PrismHR Hiring
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LPN Full-Time / Shift Available 2-10pm is a Nurse & Healthcare Licensed Practical Nurse Job at Countryside Health Care Center located in Sioux City IA. Find other listings like LPN Full-Time / Shift Available 2-10pm by searching Oodle for Nurse & Healthcare Licensed Practical Nurse Jobs.
LPN Full-Time / Shift Available 2-10pm is a Nurse & Healthcare Licensed Practical Nurse Job at Countryside Health Care Center located in Sioux City IA. Find other listings like LPN Full-Time / Shift Available 2-10pm by searching Oodle for Nurse & Healthcare Licensed Practical Nurse Jobs.