Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - PT

Job Details Level: Experienced, Location: Schowalter Villa - Hesston, KS 67062, Position Type: Part Time, Education Level: Nurse License, Salary Range: $27.00 - $35.25 hourly, Travel Percentage: None, Shift: Multiple Shifts Available. Shift Differentials Weekday Evening/Night: $2.00 Weekend Day: $2.75 Weekend Evening/Night: $4.75 Benefits Dental Insurance Vision Insurance 401(k) plan with company match Gradifi student loan payment program Payactiv: Early access to earned wages Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Paid Time Off (PTO) and Six (6) paid holidays Bluestem Wellness Center membership Meal discounts at our dining locations Position Overview The primary responsibility of the Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) is to plan, organize, and provide nursing care to residents according to federal, state and facility regulations and standards, ensuring quality care is maintained. Essential Job Functions Administer prescribed medications and treatments as ordered by physician. Take temperature, blood pressure, dress wounds, give enemas, and administer other treatments as needed. I.V. certified LPNs only - Administer I.V.s when necessary and monitor according to accepted practice. Ensure narcotic counts are accurate each shift. Document care given in resident’s clinical record. Patient Condition Monitoring and Reporting Ascertain any health issues or problems that residents may be developing and document according to plan and facility policies. Notify physician, DPOA and/or family as necessary when there is a change in the resident’s condition, medication, or treatment. Record resident information and incidents, such as skin conditions, suspected abuse or neglect, and grievance according to federal, state and facility policies. Report discrepancies in orders, care, medications, or treatments to physician and DON. Emergency Response Record information regarding incident and report to Administrator, DON, and Director of Independent Living. Follow accepted policies for residents’ care and adhere to Residents Rights, including consideration/respect with recognition of his/her dignity and individuality. Care Planning and Collaboration Receive and record physician’s orders according to accepted practices and facility policies. Make rounds with the physicians as necessary. Report problems in providing resident care to the DON and recommends needed changes in facility policies and procedures. Participate in committee meetings and Care Plans as needed. Assist in admitting residents. Cooperate with other departments to maintain optimal level of care. Give and receive report for the residents’ care each shift and communicate necessary information to nursing aides. Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) Assist residents with waking, bathing, feeding or toileting as needed. Assist residents to be ready for appointments as scheduled. Monitor and provide assistance as needed in the dining area. Work Area Maintenance Maintain all medication and treatment in a clean and orderly fashion. Keep work area and utility rooms clean throughout the shift. Observe all infection control policies according to federal, state, and facility policies. Other Duties Performed by LPNs May complete monthly summaries, discharge summaries, and other charting as directed. May obtain physician orders as directed by Charge Nurse. Other duties as directed. Qualifications and Experience Must be at least eighteen (18) years of age. Must have an active KS LPN license. Must have completed LPN training program from an accredited school of nursing, college, or university. Must have working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite. Must be able to work part time across multiple shifts. Physical Requirements Medium Work – Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly. #J-18808-Ljbffr