LPN

$1,500 Sign On Bonus Available! Increase Your Pay Even More With Our Mod Comp Plan What We're About We believe care goes beyond a medical chart. With kindness and integrity as our guide, we strive for excellence in every interaction. $1,500 Sign On Bonus Available! Increase Your Pay Even More With Our Mod Comp Plan What We're About We believe care goes beyond a medical chart. With kindness and integrity as our guide, we strive for excellence in every interaction. Requirements You care. Position Summary A licensed practical nurse (LPN) provides care and treatment in accordance with physician orders. Works in a team environment and within scope of practice as defined by State. The LPN works under the direction of physicians and registered nurses (RNs). The primary responsibilities of your role in your assigned location is to provide direct nursing care to residents and to supervise the day-to-day nursing activities following the current federal, state and local standards, guidelines and regulations that govern long term care and skilled nursing facilities. You are entrusted to ensure that the highest degree of quality care will always be provided to our residents. Duties And Responsibilities Care Coordination Duties: 85% time Coordinate resident care with other departments Communicate changes in resident's condition with employees, physician, resident and family members Perform administrative duties such as: completing medical documents, reports, evaluations, studies, charting, etc Admit, transfer and discharge residents as required Complete accident/incident reports Evaluate adequate supplies are available including but not limited to pharmaceuticals, resident personal supplies and equipment Evaluate that resident abuse does not occur Complete rounds to evaluate and assist in development and implementation various types of care needs on each resident including but not limited to; wound care, behavior management, respiratory care, etc Provide treatments and care to medically complex residents in collaboration with the physician Attend care plan meetings as assigned Provide care plan updates as necessary to assure appropriate resident care Provide resident care according to physician orders and care plan Administer medications and treatments according to physician orders and standard of practice Respond to all resident call lights regardless of assignment Coordinate with outside agencies including but not limited to; hospitals, hospice, home health, lab, x-ray etc Teamwork & Supervisory : 15% time Assist with training, supervision, reviews and corrective action for nursing personnel Make rounds to evaluate quality of care performance and teamwork by employees, assuring quality service Make recommendations to the nursing supervisor concerning employee dismissals, transfers, etc Respond to resident and family grievances and report per policy Establish open lines of communication between all nursing personnel Maintain confidentiality and rights of resident, family, employee and facility information in compliance with PHI HIPAA policies and applicable regulations and company policy Maintain safe work environment and exhibit safe work practices Demonstrate a passion for caring as evidenced by interaction with co-workers, residents, families and visitors Participate in QAPI and other quality improvement initiatives Perform other duties as requested Knowledge, Skills, Abilities & Qualifications Knowledge of computer systems including Point Click Care Knowledge of nursing and medical practices, procedures and standards of care Graduate of an accredited school of Nursing. Valid State licensure as an LPN Current CPR certification. Experience: One-year experience in a long-term care environment (preferred) License: Current, unencumbered, active license to practice as an LPN in Colorado, CPR Certification Benefits Medical insurance with Rx benefits Dental insurance Vision care Paid vacation #J-18808-Ljbffr Denver North Care Center