LPN 11pm to 7am

Job Description

Job Description

Montclair Care Center is looking for LPN to work 11-7 Shifts. Easy access to public transportation. Rate negotiable.

JOB SUMMARY:

Ensures that nursing care is provided according to established nursing standards and policies. Renders nursing care to patient per state and federal regulations.

BENEFITS:

• Insurance

• PTO

• Holidays

• Sick days

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Direct the day-to-day functions of the CNA’s working in the unit.

• Admit, transfer, and discharge residents, as required.

• Provide discipline and evaluations of assigned CNA’s in accordance with current rules, regulations, and guidelines that govern the Center.

• Issue verbal and written disciplinary warnings to assigned CNA‘s for violations of current rules, regulations, and guidelines of the Center.

• Meet with your assigned nursing personnel, including CNA’s in planning the shifts’ services, programs, and activities.

• Ensure that all nursing service personnel comply with the procedures set forth in the Nursing Service Procedures Manual.

• Make written and oral reports/recommendations concerning the activities of your shift, as required.

• Communicate with other department and family members when coordinating nursing services to ensure that the resident’s care needs are met.

• The nurse will be part of the maintaining and implementing the facility quality assurance program for the nursing service department.

• The nurse will be part of the Facility surveys or inspections made by authorized government agencies, as may be requested.

• Participate in the updating of the resident’s written discharge plan, as required.

• Assist in planning the nursing services portion of the resident’s discharge plan, as necessary.

• Complete risk management for accident/incident reports, as required.

Education

• Must possess, at a minimum, a Nursing Degree from an accredited college or university, or graduate from an approved LPN program.

Experience

• Not applicable. On-the-job training provided.

Specific Requirements

• Must possess a current, unencumbered, active license to practice in this state.

• Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.

• Must possess basic computer knowledge.

• Must demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age-related needs of the residents served.

• Must be a supportive team member, contribute to and be an example of teamwork and team concept.

• Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action.

• Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel, and the general public.

• Must be knowledgeable of nursing and medical practices and procedures, as well as laws, regulations, and guidelines that pertain to nursing care facilities.

• Must possess leadership and supervisory ability and the willingness to work harmoniously with and supervise other personnel.

• Must possess the ability to plan, organize, develop, implement, and interpret the programs, goals, objectives, policies and procedures that are necessary for providing quality care.

• Must be able to relate information concerning a resident’s condition.

• Must not pose a direct threat to the health or safety of other individuals in the workplace.