LPN

Job Description

Job Description

WHAT WE'RE ABOUTWe 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 SUMMARYThe 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 RESPONSIBILITIESCare Coordination Duties: 85% timeCoordinate resident care with other departmentsCommunicate changes in resident's condition with employees, physician, resident and family membersPerform administrative duties such as: completing medical documents, reports, evaluations, studies, charting, etc Admit, transfer and discharge residents as requiredComplete accident/incident reportsEvaluate adequate supplies are available including but not limited to pharmaceuticals, resident personal supplies and equipment Evaluate that resident abuse does not occurComplete 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, etcProvide treatments and care to medically complex residents in collaboration with the physicianAttend care plan meetings as assignedProvide care plan updates as necessary to assure appropriate resident careProvide resident care according to physician orders and care planAdminister medications and treatments according to physician orders and standard of practiceRespond to all resident call lights regardless of assignmentCoordinate with outside agencies including but not limited to; hospitals, hospice, home health, lab, x-ray etcTeamwork & Supervisory: 15% timeAssist with training, supervision, reviews and corrective action for nursing personnelMake rounds to evaluate quality of care performance and teamwork by employees, assuring quality serviceMake recommendations to the nursing supervisor concerning employee dismissals, transfers, etcRespond to resident and family grievances and report per policyEstablish open lines of communication between all nursing personnelMaintain confidentiality and rights of resident, family, employee and facility information in compliance with PHI HIPAA policies and applicable regulations and company policyMaintain safe work environment and exhibit safe work practicesDemonstrate a passion for caring as evidenced by interaction with co-workers, residents, families and visitorsParticipate in QAPI and other quality improvement initiativesPerform other duties as requestedSKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE:Knowledge of computer systems including Point Click CareWorking knowledge of long-term care and skilled nursing state and federal regulations (preferred)Knowledge of nursing and medical practices, procedures and standards of careLeadership and supervisory skills-willingness to work harmoniously with and supervise other personnelPatience, tact and a cheerful disposition, enthusiasm as well as willingness to handle difficult peopleKnowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age-related needs of the residents servedEDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:Experience: One-year experience in a long-term care environment (preferred)License: Current, unencumbered, active license to practice as an LPN in Colorado, CPR CertificationBENEFITS:Medical insurance with Rx benefits Dental insurance Vision care Paid vacation