Licensed Practical Nurse

LPN Opportunity At St. James PlaceSt. James Place is committed to having a workplace culture where people love to come to work, feel appreciated, continue to grow and find meaning in their work. Are you looking for an opportunity that allows you to contribute your talent and passion while providing joyful service? St. James Place is the right opportunity for you.LPN Hiring Bonus $1,500 (Receive first half after 90-days and second half after six months of employment. Must be hired for full-time shift and continue to work full-time hours.)Salary Range: $25- $29/hrIt is important to provide a complete and relevant employment history. Pay is determined by verifiable experience.Available ShiftsFull-time: 6:00pm - 6:00am Friday - Sunday and 6:00am-6:00pm Friday - SundayJob DutiesThe LPN is responsible for coordinating with the health care team to deliver quality care and restorative services to maximize resident health potential, functional capacity, and quality of life. Providing direct and indirect nursing care, resident assessment, care planning, intervention and evaluation to meet resident needs. The LPN is responsible for the direction and supervision of nursing assistants and ensuring the provision of quality care and health services in compliance with professional nursing standards of practice and state and federal regulations.QualificationsSuccessful completion and graduation from an accredited school of Licensed Practical NursingMust possess a current, unencumbered license to practice Licensed Practical Nursing in LouisianaMust possess a current certification for Health Care Provider CPRHas at least one year of experienceLong-term care experience and experience with residents in advanced stage dementia a plusCompetenciesOutstanding customer service skillsAbility to maintain confidentialityGood communication skillsAbility to relate well with seniors and their family membersAbility to understand written and verbal instructions and relay information to othersGood attendance and punctualityEssential Functions:Demonstrates LeadershipProblem solves using effective management techniquesDelegates tasks appropriatelySupervises and coordinates care/service delivery by nursing assistants, restorative nursing assistants and ancillary servicesServes as charge nurse in the absence of an RNCommunicates resident information effectively to other members of the interdisciplinary teamEnsures resident safety, security and rights at all timesCoordinates Resident Care and ServicesCoordinates resident admissions, transfers and dischargesInitiates assessment, care plan, intervention/treatment and outcomes measurementConsults with attending physicians to provide quality resident careCommunicates resident status accurately and facilitates physician examination and treatmentObtains vital signs and performs blood sugar tests as ordered by the physician and reports any abnormalities to physicianRequisitions and facilitates diagnostic and therapeutic services, as ordered by the physician and in accordance with established procedures and protocolsReviews resident charts for accuracy and completionCommunicates and collaborates with the Interdisciplinary team members to promote quality resident care and servicesDelivers professional nursing services such as: assessment, treatment & outcome evaluation, medication administration, parenteral and enteral therapy, airway maintenance, wound care, care of the dying resident, etc.Includes family and significant others in resident assessment, care planning and treatment when appropriateCleaning and storage of equipmentAdministers MedicationsObtains, prepares and administers medications, including oral, topical, and injectable, etc., as ordered by the physician and in accordance with established policy and proceduresReviews medication records for completion and accuracy of transcription and administrationEnsures that narcotic records are accurate for each shift. Notifies the Director of Nursing of all drug and narcotic discrepanciesDisposes of drugs as required and in accordance with established policy and proceduresPromote adequate resident nutritionAssists in a variety of tasks related to resident dining (escorts residents to dining room, delivers trays to bed bound residents, assists with meal serving and feeding)Completes Accurate, Effective Nursing DocumentationCompletes and files forms/charts from admission through discharge in accordance with state and federal regulations and in accordance with established procedures and protocolsReceives and accurately documents verbal/telephone physicians' ordersCompletes Nurses' Notes in an informative and descriptive manner that reflects the resident's status, the care provided, and the resident's response to careDocuments all resident accidents/incidents in accordance with policy and proceduresCommunicates changes or new orders to appropriate interdisciplinary team membersReports all discrepancies noted in physician orders, charting or medication/treatment administration, including omissions, to the Director of NursingPerforms all routine documentation duties as required and in accordance with established policy and procedures, including Behavioral Monitoring Form.Completes and investigates incident reports timely in an informative and descriptive manner.Physical Requirements: Ability to stand and walk for extended periods; ability to lift and assist with resident transfers.BenefitsHealth Insurance Vision Insurance Dental Insurance Life Insurance Parental Leave Paid Time Off Employee Assistance Program 403(b) Retirement Plan with company match LA Start Savings 529 Plan Rocket Lawyer Fitness Center MembershipEEO Statement: St. James Place is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will recruit, hire, promote, and train for all jobs without regard to race, color, religion, sex, origin, age, disability, or Veteran status.