Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

JOB REQUIREMENTS: Provide and direct resident care in accordance with SNF/ICF guidelines, State and Federal Rules & Regulation for Nursing Homes, Resident Bill of Rights, Nursing Policies and Procedures, and the organization's Personnel Handbook. Observe, assess, and report changes in resident's condition to immediate supervisor, attending physician, family or designated contact person. Call or accept verbal orders from resident's physician and transcribe them according to established policies and procedures. Move medication cart on hard surfaced and/or carpeted floor in nursing units to administer drugs and transfer treatment supplies from med room bins to resident rooms according to physician orders. Document appropriately and report any drug and/or treatment errors to R.N. and physician. Administer drugs under the supervision of a Registered Nurse. Pass oral medications and give intramuscular and other subcutaneous injections, involving one medication and according to nursing home policy and procedure. Adjust the drip rate/change an IV bottle, change IV tubing, cleanse and check the IV site, and discontinue IV fluids, if they have taken a course of maintaining IV infusions. Perform treatments and assist in treatments and procedures such as: insertion of retention catheter, administering tube feedings, changing and applying dressings and compresses, doing oral, nasal, and tracheal suctioning, and collecting specimens. Initiate and update total plans of care and problem list in resident's chart and MAR's /TAR's at all times. Active participation in multi-disciplinary staffing of residents of assigned team. Serve as role model in the implementation of facility's policy and OSHA standard on Standard Precautions ensuring staff's compliance and follow-up with required retraining and disciplinary action. Documentation in resident's charts relative to facility policy and maintain clinical records in prescribed manner. Review daily reports from assigned personnel and weekly team meetings relative to resident's total plan of care. Operate equipment required for resident care and provide life saving care, i.e.: cardiopulmonary resuscitation, Heimlich maneuver, knowledge of CPR technique. Assist physician during examination and/or treatment of residents, review orders with physician, suggest changes based on resident's condition. Participate in development of policies and procedures to improve nursing care programs. Assist in training, supervising, counseling, and evaluating assigned staff. Attend scheduled meetings and continuing education programs as an active participant of Nursing Department team to keep abreast of current trends in medical science with special emphasis in the area of gerontology. Maintain and safeguard entrusted confidential information. Support and be loyal to this organization and its' Mission Statement. Be flexible, receptive and adaptive to change. Understand and apply basic principles of good housekeeping and safety. Exhibit professional behavior in all interactions with residents, their families, visitors, physicians, and staff. Adhere to the Professional Appearance Standards for the Facility Dress Code Policy at all times. Attend department staff meetings and staff development programs. Uphold the Standards of Practice of Lafayette Manor for the LPN position. ***** OTHER EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS: Licensed Practical Nurse currently licensed by the State of Wisconsin Knowledge of nursing & medical practices & procedures, as well as laws, regulations & guidelines pertaining to nursing home operation Basic leadership & supervisory skills Lift & carry light objects such as resident charts, Kardexes, resident care treatment items, etc. without assistance Occasional transfer up to 75 lbs. with assist while lifting, positioning & transferring residents Push/pull medication & treatment carts requiring force of 10-30 lbs. on hard surfaced and/or carpeted floors Push/pull residents weighing 50-300 lbs. in wheelchairs & Geri-chairs Reposition residents weighing 50-300 lbs. in bed for treatments, nursing procedures & as needed Manipulate carts through doorways & into close fitting areas Stand and/or walk up to 75% of eight hour day to provide resident assessments & care Stoop, bend & squat as required to allow reaching lower drawers in med & treatment carts, adjusting resident items, etc. Arm/hand steadiness necessary for taking blood pressures, temperatures, etc. Hand/eye coordination to administer injections & adjust flow rate, etc. Able to wear gloves & other protective equipment Occasional reaching overhead to obtain supplies or medications Handling, fingering & feeling continuously for palpitation, operating & maintaining equipment & providing medical treatments for abnormal condition; i.e. wound care, resident care & medication administration #J-18808-Ljbffr Lafayette Manor