LPN (Licensed Practical) or RN (Registered Nurse) - LONG TERM CARE CENTER (NIGHTS - PT w/BENEFITS)
- Interest in and understanding of the special needs of the older adult.
- Must possess a high degree of confidentiality in all matters with the ability to manage sensitive and confidential situations with tact, professionalism, and diplomacy.
- Knowledge of aseptic technique and infection control principles.
- Must be able to apply nursing process in problem solving.
- Must be able to prioritize appropriately and make sound nursing judgments.
- Must have supervisory skills for immediate supervision of nursing assistants.
- Must have well-developed motor coordination and manual dexterity in order to perform psychomotor nursing skills.
- Must be able to interact effectively with a wide variety of people.
- Must have well-developed written and verbal communication skills in order to interpret written instructions, communicate and document effectively.
- Effective computer and keyboarding skills.
- Must have ability to learn and use Microsoft Office Suite products including Word and Outlook.
- Ability to learn new computer software applications. REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS BLS (AHA) For LPN's with IV certification please refer to the most current statement by the Wyoming State Board of Nursing- Advisory Opinion "Intravenous Therapy by Licensed Practical Nurses". ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Performs and documents resident assessments on admission and on a continuing basis.
- Monitors and documents change in health status through continuing assessment of the resident.
- Develops and updates the nursing care plan. Meets with an interdisciplinary team quarterly to review the plan of care on primary residents.
- Implements the plan of care, using appropriate nursing actions.
- Transcribes and carries out physician's orders, as appropriate.
- Administers and documents medications as ordered and observes and documents resident reactions. Completes drug and behavior monitoring as per program guidelines.
- Assists physicians as necessary.
- Provides therapeutic treatments.
- Observes, records and reports to supervisor or physician resident's conditions and reactions to drugs, treatments and significant incidents.
- Encourages resident to participate in prescribed therapies, dietary regimen and activity program, as appropriate.
- Directs and supervises non-licensed staff in resident care, including disciplinary action when necessary.
- Works closely with nursing assistants. Observes skill levels and teaches concepts of nursing care on an informal basis. Assures the C.N.A. has appropriate information to provide care to residents.
- Knows and is able to carry out approved emergency procedure
- Maintains the confidentiality of all resident data.
- Follows and enforces back safety precaution for lifting and moving patients and other items
- Implements rehabilitative nursing techniques and teaches appropriate residents rehabilitative techniques in order to maximize independence and functional abilities.
- Offers emotional support to residents and families, e.g., during institutional adjustment, the grief process, coping with chronic illness and working with the cognitively impaired resident and his/her family.
- Organizes work day according to accepted routines and prioritizes activities.
- Participates in unit in service programs by attending scheduled in services, suggesting in service topics, teaching other staff on an informal and formal basis, as required, and by attending approved outside in service programs and sharing information received with staff.
- Participates in unit meetings, programs, staff meetings and community outreach programs.
- Maintains a safe and comfortable environment for residents, staff and visitors.
- Makes a record of absences, tardiness and relief coverage and provides additional staffing for coverage of units as required. xrczosw
- May be required to perform other related duties for which the individual is qualified.
- Medical/Prescription, Dental & Vision plans
- Flexible Spending Account and Health Savings Account
- Deferred Compensation Retirement Plan with Employer Match
- Paid Time Off and Extended Illness Bank
- Voluntary Short Term & Long Term Disability
- Supplemental Life Insurance
- Aflac
- Employee Assistance Program
- Tuition Savings Plan
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