License Vocational Nurse (LVN) opening

Licensed Practical NurseUnder the direction of a Registered Nurse (RN), the Licensed Practical Nurse delivers efficient and effective nursing care while achieving positive clinical outcomes and patient/family satisfaction. He/she operates within the scope of practice defined by the State Nurse Practice Act. The LPN contributes to nursing assessments and care planning, provides direct patient care, and supervises patient care provided by unlicensed staff.Starting pay of $28/hrNEW Grads are welcome to apply!Set schedule (4x2)Eligible for full-time benefits including:HealthDentalVisionResponsibilities:Patient Evaluation: Collects, reports and documents objective and subjective dataObserves conditions and reports changes in condition to RNCare Planning: Contributes to establishing individualized patient goalsAssists in developing interventions to achieve goalsImplements the plan of careEvaluates effectiveness of interventions to achieve patient goals and minimize re-hospitalizationsParticipates in review and revision of plan of careProvision of Direct Patient Care: Administers medications and performs treatments per physician ordersCommunicates pertinent data to RN and/or physicianDocuments accurately and thoroughlyConsults and seeks guidance from the RN as necessaryAt the direction of the RN, participates in Utilization Management or Interdisciplinary Care Management Meeting to facilitate appropriate discharge planningCommunicates team's recommendations for discharge to the attending physician, patient and familyPrepares patient/family for discharge including patient and family educationMonitors patient care provided by unlicensed staff: Assigns duties as specified by State Nurse Practice Act, Genesis policy, and staff trainingCommunicates patient information with unlicensed staff during and between shiftsMonitors, evaluates and follows-up on assigned responsibilities of unlicensed staffEnsures that assigned tasks are performed in accordance with policies and proceduresUses Point Click Care (PCC) according to the Business ProcessesPerforms drug count when beginning and ending shift and whenever necessaryAssists physician in rounds and examination of patients, as neededParticipates in shift-to-shift communication between incoming and outgoing nursing staffCollaborates and coordinates with other departments to provide timely effective care consistent with individual's needs, choices and preferencesContributes to an environment that is respectful, team-oriented, and responsive to the concerns of staff, patients and familiesEnhances nursing practice by attending all mandated in-service programsAssists with the orientation of newly hired nursing staffPromotes a culture of safety to ensure a healthy practice and living environmentMaintains confidentiality and protects sensitive Protected Health Information (PHI) at all timesStays and works beyond scheduled shift if needed to meet state staffing requirements and/or needs of patientsPerforms other duties as requestedQualifications:Graduate of an approved school for practical or vocational nursing is requiredMust be currently licensed by the State Board of NursingCurrent CPR and first aid certifications a plusIND123