LPN Hospice Care Center Nights (PRN)

Clinical Services Multiple Shifts $30 - $32 / hour

Shift
Multiple Shifts

Community Information

Westchester Gardens Health & Rehabilitation has served the Clearwater community since 1989. Here, team members serve a range of lifestyles and care levels, including rehabilitation and long-term care hospice care. We take pride in delivering Platinum Service® , our commitment to put residents and their families at the heart of everything we do. Join our team and come see why our team members consistently place Westchester Gardens Health & Rehabilitation above other communities as a great place to work.
The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) plays an integral role in the success of our team, our community and creating a place our residents are proud to call home. The primary purpose of this position is to provide high quality, holistic nursing care in accordance with nursing practice standards and health care regulations which govern the practice of professional nursing. Lead or direct licensed and non-professional staff in the delivery of direct resident care and support functions.

Nursing Care Functions

Conduct the daily nursing functions in accordance with current rules, regulations, and guidelines that govern the long-term care facility/assisted living communities.

Ensure that all nursing personnel assigned to you comply with the written policies and procedures including the safety program.

Admit, transfer, and discharge residents with documentation regarding care and service provided.

Participate in the orientating new residents/family members to the facility.

Make rounds with health care providers, Hospice staff and Home Health staff as needed.

Utilize nursing personnel qualifications according to the resident's care plan, service plans and health care provider orders.

Complete daily clinical and environmental rounds to evaluate resident care being provided and report significant events.

Meet and resolve issues with residents and/or family members. Participate in facility surveys (inspections) as requested by management.

May be responsible for clinical programs as directed, e.g., dementia, wound care, quality assurance, infection control, admissions, and falls.

Complete initial assessments as requested and assist or develop interim care plan/service plans.

Update, review, and transcribe the care plan that identifies the goals, problems, approaches, and revisions based on nursing needs and health care provider orders.

Assist with service plans as directed by the Director of Nursing.

Communicate with health care providers to review treatment plans, complete orders, progress notes, etc., in accordance with established policies.

Review the resident's medical record for specific treatments, medication orders, diets, labs etc., as for implementation and follow up.

Requisition and arrange for diagnostic and therapeutic services, as ordered by the health care provider, and in accordance with our established procedures.

Communicate the department's policies and procedures to personnel, residents, and visitors.

Communicate with electronic or written (24-hour report) and oral reports/recommendations concerning any changes in resident condition and other activities of your shift to nursing management.

Fill out and complete accident/incident reports involving residents and submit them to Director of Nursing.

Complete assessments and all other medical record documentation as required to provide care services.

Provide resident and family information for care conferences or other meetings.

Report all discrepancies noted concerning physician's orders, diet change, charting error, etc., Complete clinically accurate documentation according to policy.

Review the resident medical documentation and progress notes from the interdisciplinary team to determine if the care plan/service plans are being followed. Inform nursing personnel of new admissions and the resident's care needs. Greet newly admitted residents upon admission.

Notify the resident's health care practitioner and family when there is a change in the resident's condition.

Assist in arranging transportation for residents and other third-party services.

Prepare and administer medications ordered by the health care provider.

Communicate with pharmacy to ensure resident medications are available for administration.

Ensure that an adequate supply of floor stock medications, supplies, and equipment is on hand to meet the nursing needs of the residents. Review medication administration record for completeness of information, accuracy in the transcription of the health care provider's order. Supervise your nursing unit to ensure that all personnel are performing their work assignments in accordance with acceptable nursing standards.

Work with the Director of Nursing to resolve staff performance issues including those that may lead to termination.

Report complaints and grievances, to management and work with the Director of Nursing for a plan of action.

Safety and Sanitation Functions

Assure and make available protective equipment for staff.

Maintain nursing service work areas (i.e., nurses' stations, medicine preparation rooms, etc.), resident rooms, and treatment areas in a clean and sanitary manner.

Recommend to the Director of Nursing the equipment and supply needs of the nursing department. Ensure that a stock level of medications, medical supplies, equipment, etc., is always maintained on the premises to adequately meet the needs of the residents.

Deal tactfully with personnel, prospects, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel, and the public.

Capable of working with ill, disabled, elderly, and emotionally upset people within the facility.

Communicate effectively in a manner that is sufficient for effective communication with supervisors, team members, prospects, residents, and families.

Must possess a current, unencumbered, active license to practice as an LPN/LVN in applicable state, in good standing throughout employment with no disciplinary action in effect against professional license.

Prefer one year of experience in nursing in a home care, assisted living, or long-term care facility.

This position requires the LPN/LVN to ensure resident care is provided by standards of practice following policies and procedures of the facility by CNAs/Caregivers, but the CNAs/Caregivers do not directly report to them.

Tasks assigned to this position may involve potential and/or direct exposure to blood, body fluids, infectious diseases, air contaminants, and hazardous chemicals.

Environmental Requirements

May be required to work nights, weekends and holidays.

Employees commit to providing courteous, responsive, and quality service to our residents by following the principles of our Platinum Service® program.

All employees are expected to follow all policies and procedures. These policies and procedures can be found in the employee handbook, department policy and procedure manuals and with your supervisor. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, race, color, veteran status, religion, sex, national origin or other protected statuses.

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