LPN/LVN (License Practical Nurse)

Unit Notes Driver's license required for submission. Department LTC | LPN Facility Information Type of Facility: Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) 60 beds / Long-Term Care (LTC) 35-50 beds Number of Beds/Residents: Census typically 80-95; 20 rooms are not private Electronic Medical Record (EMR): PCC Staffing Ratios Registered Nurses (RNs): LTC 1:25, SNF 1:13 Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs): LTC 1:25, SNF 1:13 Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs): 1:10-15 (aim to keep around 10) Certifications Required BLS Common Diagnoses Feeding tubes, IV antibiotics, post-surgical care, rehabilitation, long-term care Job Duties IV therapy, patient assessments, medication administration, dressing changes, wound vac management Respiratory Therapist (RT) available in-house during weekdays; nurses perform treatments otherwise Admissions and discharges completed by RNs CNAs handle vitals and activities of daily living (ADLs), but do not perform blood sugar testing Experience Minimum one year of experience preferred, ideally with geriatrics. First-time travelers are welcome. IV and Drip Information IV antibiotics and fluids administered; no titratable drips. Team Conferences RNs are encouraged to participate in grand rounds and team meetings. Leadership Director of Nursing (DON) / Charge Nurse: 2 Assistant DONs Charge Nurse: RN; 2 dedicated charge nurses on nights who carry a full patient load Physician Availability Hospitalist coverage after hours Nurse Practitioner (NP) available weekdays during the day Some private MDs follow their patients 24/7 on-call provider available Interdisciplinary Team Includes Physical Therapy (PT), Occupational Therapy (OT), Speech-Language Pathology (SLP), Respiratory Therapy (RT), social workers, MDS nurses, wound care nurse, and dietician on-site. Respiratory Therapy RT available for AVAP/CPAP/BIPAP, mostly at night; some patients may be on continuous therapy. Pharmacy Dedicated pharmacy available 24/7 Omnicell and medication carts used for daily medications Omnicell used for new patients or new orders not yet loaded in carts Shifts and Scheduling RN/LPN shifts: 5 AM to 5 PM CNA shifts: 8 or 12 hours Management creates schedules and tries to accommodate block scheduling when possible Weekend and Holiday Requirements Work every other weekend and every other holiday. Call and Floating No call or standby requirements May float between units but efforts made to keep staff on the same unit during stretches Uniform Professional scrubs of any color are acceptable. Orientation One 12-hour shift on the floor for orientation. If not comfortable or confident after this shift, notify management. COVID-19 Unit COVID patients are intermixed with other residents. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Both PAPR and N95 masks are used. Radius Rule Clinicians with a permanent address within 50 miles of the facility will be offered a rate lower than the base rate for their position. Date Entered 12/13/2023 #J-18808-Ljbffr SoftPath Medical