Licensed Practical Nurse

Licensed Practical Nurse Department: Quality Care Rehab Employment Type: Full Time Location: Wesley Place on Honeysuckle Description Welcome to a homelike atmosphere at Wesley Place on Honeysuckle. Here, you can work in an innovative, faith-based community while supporting our efforts to drive cultural change and better serve our residents and staff. The LPN position is to supervise the day‑to‑day nursing activities, including passing of medication in accordance with current federal, state, and local standards governing the facility, and as may be directed by the Director of Nursing Services or Assistant Director of Nursing Services, to ensure that the highest degree of quality care is maintained at all times. We are currently looking for top‑notch LPNs to join our team. We offer good pay and a flexible schedule. Give us a call or stop by to inquire about the FTIO program. In turn, you will commit to working a set number of hours per week. Wage:$23.50–$24.50 3‑11 & 11‑7 Shift Diff$2.00; Perfect Punch$2.00; Total$28.50 Key Responsibilities Administrative Functions Direct the day‑to‑day functions of nursing activities; participate in developing, maintaining and updating written nursing policies, procedures, manuals, objectives and philosophies; Complete and maintain medical forms, reports, evaluations, studies, charts, etc.; admit, transfer and discharge residents as required; Ensure that nursing services personnel are giving proper resident care and performing their duties in accordance with written policies and procedures; Participate in implementing and maintaining a quality assurance program; review and update resident discharge plans periodically; Participate in surveys and inspections by government agencies; interpret department policies and procedures to personnel, residents, families, visitors and government agencies as necessary; Make reports and recommendations to the Director of Nursing Services concerning operations of the department; Implement recommendations received from administration, other departments and/or committees as directed. Charting and Documentation Functions Sign, date and perform all routine charting and record‑keeping in accordance with established policies and procedures; Complete and chart all accidents and incidents involving residents and submit to the Director of Nursing as required; Encourage physicians to review treatment plans, record orders and progress notes; Record telephone orders from physicians and transfer all physician orders to resident charts, medication cards, treatment and care plans; Record and update diet orders; report discrepancies concerning physician orders, diet changes, charting errors, etc. to the Director of Nursing Services; Complete transfer and discharge forms and ensure proper documentation is recorded; complete and file required forms, records, and charts upon resident admissions, transfers and/or discharges. Personnel Functions Assist in recruiting, interviewing, hiring, counseling, evaluating, disciplining and terminating nursing services personnel; Document and coordinate personnel actions with the Personnel Manager or Administrator; Schedule department work hours, including vacation and holiday schedules, shift and work assignments, etc. to ensure adequate staffing and to expedite work; Delegate administrative authority, responsibility and accountability to nursing services supervisory personnel as deemed necessary; Ensure that all nursing services personnel have valid and current licenses and are performing duties in accordance with acceptable nursing standards; Review personnel complaints and grievances and ensure that all personnel are treated consistent with policies and applicable laws. Staff Development Functions Develop work assignments; participate in reviewing and evaluating the department’s staffing requirements, employee performance evaluations and employee absenteeism; Make recommendations concerning discipline, transfer and discharge to administration as necessary; Make daily rounds and report findings to the Director of Nursing to ensure nursing services personnel are performing duties in accordance with acceptable nursing standards; Ensure that personnel, residents and visitors follow established policies and procedures at all times; Meet with nursing personnel regularly to identify and correct problem areas and to improve nursing services; Review and report to the Director personnel complaints and grievances and ensure that all personnel are treated consistent with policies and applicable laws. Resident’s Rights Functions Maintain resident confidentiality and privacy; treat residents with kindness, dignity and respect; Know and comply with and ensure all nursing services personnel know and comply with Residents’ Rights rules; Monitor nursing services to ensure that residents’ rights and needs are met; Review, promptly report to Administrator and maintain written records of all resident complaints and grievances. Care Plan and Assessment Functions Assist and participate in developing for each resident a preliminary and comprehensive assessment and written care plan that identifies the nursing and medical problems and/or needs of the resident and the goals to be accomplished for each problem and/or need identified; Encourage residents and their families to participate in the development and review of care plans; Ensure that all nursing services personnel are aware of the care plans and that care plans are used in providing daily nursing services to residents; Review nurses’ notes and monitor residents to ensure the care plans are being followed and that residents’ needs are being met. Planning and Inventory Functions Recommend the equipment and supply needs of the Nursing Services Department; Ensure that adequate and cost‑effective inventory control procedures are followed; Make periodic inspections of medications, supplies and equipment to ensure that adequate levels are maintained; Develop and implement procedures to ensure that trained and authorized personnel operate nursing service equipment in a safe manner. Safety and Sanitation Functions Monitor nursing personnel to ensure established safety, fire and disaster, infection control and all other departmental policies and procedures are followed; Participate in developing, implementing and maintaining procedures for reporting hazardous conditions or equipment; Ensure cleanliness of nursing service work areas, stations, preparation rooms, treatment areas and resident care rooms. All Other Duties as Assigned Provide additional support and perform any tasks requested by the Director of Nursing Services. Skills, Knowledge and Expertise Ability to read and write in English; Ability to communicate with residents, families and personnel and remain calm under stress; Must be able to assist in lifting and/or transferring residents weighing between 100 and 250 pounds. #J-18808-Ljbffr