Staff Nurse - LPN

Position SummaryThe Staff Nurse provides compassionate care to patients, residents, and clients; Assesses, plans, coordinates, and implements effective care in the Skilled Nursing area; May be asked to in other areas of the community; Administers medications, treatments, updates documentation and responds to emergency calls in an accurate and timely manner; Provides guidance to non-licensed care staff to help ensure continuity of care.Essential Duties and ResponsibilitiesOverall responsibilitiesAdminister medications and treatments, including, but not limited to: dressings, catheterization, suctioning, oxygen, etc.Maintain accurate documentation of medication administered and care renderedAssist in admission and discharge proceduresRespond to resident emergency call system as indicatedMake rounds with physicians and transcribes ordersKeep physician and family aware of change in resident's conditionMaintain the self-respect, personal dignity, and physical safety of each residentAssure continuity of services and careUnderstand, participate and assist in implementing the Quality Improvement ProgramUtilize the Quality Improvement Program for identification, placement, and monitoring of residents in the appropriate programsNotify other departments of resident changes (room changes, LOA, new admits, discharges, etc.)Conduct resident and family educationDocument according to established procedures for charting, i.e., medication, treatments, progress notes, etc.Report any discrepancies noted concerning physician' s orders, diet changes, charting errors, etc. to supervisorTranscribe physician's orders to resident charts, cardex, medication/treatment cards and care plansChart progress notes in an informative, factual manner that reflects the care administered as well as the resident' s response to careAccurately identify skin changes and implement/follow facility skin management protocolsFood Service ResponsibilitiesSupervise and assist with meal serviceConsult with dietary regarding the dietary needs of the residents and follow through on dietary recommendationsMonitor resident with significant weight loss and gain and report to the physician and dietary departmentIdentify residents at risk for nutritional problems and implement preventative measuresCheck items of food that are brought in by family members to assure they comply with resident orders, dietary needs, and safetyCare Plan ResponsibilitiesAssist in completion of the care plans and is involved in the care conference as deemed necessaryAssist in the completion of nursing documentation needed for MDS and demonstrate knowledge of the MDS processEnsure that the progress notes are reflective of the care plan and approach is being followedAssure that assigned Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) are aware of the resident care plans, and ensure that the nursing assistant is familiar with plan of careConduct supervisory visits with internal and outside clients as assignedGeneral ResponsibilitiesAdhere to the policies and procedures of the business with the highest practical standardsParticipate in and maintain current status on all training and education required by the companyCommunicate effectively with all members of the staff and business partnersProvide feedback to others for continuous quality improvement of the entire organizationOpenly accept feedback from others for the continuous quality improvement of the entire organizationEscalate issues when there is appearance that business standards of quality are not presentComply with all rules and regulations of the organization, including HIPAA and safetyPerform other duties as assignedJob Requirements/SpecificationsEducation and Experience: The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.Required:High School diploma or equivalentCurrently licensed as an LPN in the state of IllinoisAbility to communicate with residents and staffBasic computer knowledge and key boarding skills; ability to learn company systemsAbility to work holidays, weekends, and assist in covering call offsPreferred:One year of nursing experienceEssential Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.Approachable, customer service orientationStrong interpersonal skillsThink and act calmly and logically to meet unusual occurrences of the job without being thrown off strideDetail orientationMust have ability to perform duties accurately and rapidly under tight deadlines with minimal supervisionMust be able to take direction and fulfill task requirementsDemonstrate competencies in operating emergency equipmentDemonstrated ability to administer medications and treatments in a timely manner in accordance with facility policyDemonstrated ability to receive, transcribe, and carry out physician ordersLanguage SkillsAbility to read, write and speak English proficientlyPhysical Demands: The physical demands describe here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.Specific vision requirements include the ability to see at close range, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focusWhile performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hearFrequently required to stand, walk, sit, bend, kneel, stoop, crouch, crawl and climbUse hands to feel, and reach with hand and armsRegular lifting and moving of residents, supplies and/or equipment up to 50 poundsFine hand manipulation (keyboarding)Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.Entire building, resident rooms and common areasMay escort residents to outside appointmentsExposure to disagreeable conditions including odors, infection, illness and physical contact from disruptive residents, as it pertains to patient centered careThe noise level in the work environment is usually lowReasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.All employees are required to supply Montgomery Place with a working personal cell phone number at which they may receive, and do not opt out of receiving, work-related notices and communications. Failure to supply Montgomery Place with a working cell phone number and/or opting out of receiving such work-related notices and communications shall result in the employee being taken off the schedule and will render the employee ineligible to work for any period during which employee is incapable of receiving, or unwilling to receive, such work-related notices and communications. #J-18808-Ljbffr