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divh2LPN/h2pCapital Manor Retirement - Salem, OR 97304/ph3Overview/h3pJob Shift On-Call Category Health Care/ph3Description/h3pWe are looking for an on call LPN. If you are looking for a rewarding position with amazing residents and co-workers apply today! Provide positive and supportive leadership and direction of the shift nursing services of Manor Care in accordance with current federal, state and local standards, guidelines and regulations governing our facility and as may be directed by the Executive Director/Administrator, or the Director of Nursing Services (DNS) to ensure that the highest degree of quality care is maintained at all times. Support and assist Supervisory Medication Aide (SCMA) on 2nd unit as necessary, including as specifically indicated after A in list of duties and responsibilities./ppPRINCIPLE DUTIES:/ppEssential Job Duties:/pulliSupport the mission, homelike environment, philosophy, policies, standards and procedures of Capital Manor. Adheres to and supervises staff under the established policies and procedures, including fire and safety policies and precautions./liliWork at all times within and under the scope of standards defined and required by any licensure or certification for this position, as well as Capital Manor specific training, policies and procedures for this position as team leader/liliAssume the administrative authority, responsibility and accountability necessary for successfully performing the duties of Licensed Nurse./liliMake a minimum of twice a shift resident observation and evaluate the residents medical status and needs. Complete Alert Status observations and documentation. ulliAssess/observe all residents in unit having acute medication needs or changes of condition. Document according to observations following alert charting policy./li/ul/liliAssist in coordinating nursing services with residents PCP, Rehab, Infusion, Hospice, etc. services to ensure the continuity of the residents total regimen of care./liliComplete admission reviews and observations on residents admitting to Manor Care and all residents with changes and/or alert status. ulliRespond to falls and coordinate care with staff./liliReview faxes have been sent and responded to or received. If response has not been received within 3 days, the concern needs to be re-faxed or called./liliHelp facilitate processing of all new orders, assuring completion and signing off for accuracy./li/ul/liliComplete documentation including nursing assessments (RN only), observations, and all nursing clinical records according to policy and procedures. ulliDocument all observations and/or assessments and care provided as needed during your shift./liliComplete occurrence/incident record form with all incidents including thorough investigation and identification of why incident occurred./liliAssist in timely completion of pain observations, bed assistive device evaluation (RN only), and any other resident evaluations/observations. Review pharmacy suggestions and incoming laboratory reports. Notify physician of abnormal results needing further orders, and signing and dating completion./liliRead and provide timely information in the communication book, 24-hour report and all service plans./li/ul/liliRN only-Teach, support, and observe staff in following the established nursing and facility policies and procedures. ulliTeach direct care staff preventative measures to maintain residents at their highest functional levels./li/ul/liliAdminister all injectable medications and treatments beyond CMA scope of practice unless area where delegation has been completed. ulliAdminister all insulin to residents according to facility protocol and PCP order./li/ul/liliReceive and process incoming medical providers orders timely. Sign and date with completion./liliOther duties as assigned/li/ulpOther Responsibilities and Requirements:/pulliDevelop additional health information records policies and procedures as needed under direction of consultant and nursing staff./liliOrder medical equipment as necessary by forwarding supply needs to Lead Nurse for ordering./liliCoordinate or respond to independent resident emergencies when Support Services staff is unavailable./liliRecommend to the Lead Nurse or DON any equipment or supply needs of the department./liliPossess knowledge of nursing and medical practices and procedures as well as the laws, regulations, guidelines, and scope of practice./liliInspect the nursing service treatment and medication areas daily to ensure that they are maintained in a clean and safe manner./liliAttend and participate in continuing education programs, in-service meetings and other meetings as required/directed./liliServe on, participate in, and attend various committees of the facility./liliWork beyond normal working hours, on weekends and holidays, and in other positions/shifts when required/directed./liliWork harmoniously with all personnel, professional and non-professional, in all departments of CM./liliKeep communication lines open with residents, family or responsible parties and team members./liliWork independently, displaying flexibility, personal integrity, patience, enthusiasm, professionalism and a cheerful disposition./liliDeal tactfully with residents, family members, personnel, and all visitors at CM./liliPreserve the residents dignity, rights, and self-respect at all times./liliAssure that residents personal and property rights are observed at all times./liliMaintain confidentiality of all resident information./liliAssist in creating and maintaining an atmosphere of warmth, personal interest, and positive emphasis as well as a calm environment throughout Capital Manor./liliDemonstrates support of continual evaluations, restructuring, and trying alternative approaches for delivery of services./li/ulpstrong HOSPITALITY FOCUS: /strong/ppCapital Manor fully embraces a culture of hospitality. To that end, we include the following hospitality promises as a guide for our interpersonal interactions with residents, co-workers, and guests:/pulliWe greet residents, employees and guests warmly, by name and with a smile./liliWe treat everyone with courteous respect./liliWe strive to anticipate resident, employee and guest needs and act accordingly./liliWe listen and respond enthusiastically in a timely manner./liliWe hold ourselves and one another accountable./liliWe embrace and value our differences./liliWe make residents, employees and guests feel important./liliWe ask Is there anything else I can do for you?/liliWe maintain high levels of professionalism, both in conduct and appearance, at all times./liliWe pay attention to details./li/ulh3Qualifications/h3pQUALIFICATIONS:/pulliPossess, at minimum, a Nursing Diploma from an accredited college, university or nursing school, and a current, unencumbered license to practice as a Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse in Oregon./liliOne-year experience desired, working in a hospital, long-term care facility, or other related health care facility./liliTraining in rehabilitative and restorative nursing practices./liliPossess knowledge of computer systems, system applications, and other office equipment./liliMaintain current CPR/First Aid/Food Handlers cards./li/ulpPHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORKING CONDITIONS:/ppWhile performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand and walk throughout the shift and on all units. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Must have visual and hearing acuity. Must be able to appropriately respond physically and mentally to situations. Must be able to assist in the evacuation of residents./p/div