Starting wage $32.00/ hour, increases with experience. $5,000 Sign on Bonus for new Fulltime Hires
LVN Staff Nurse (Licensed Vocational Nurse) is a licensed professional nurse under the supervision of a Registered Nurse who provides nursing care and services to residents in a long-term care setting.
Qualifications:
Graduate of an accredited school of nursing or an approved LVN program
Current nursing licensure in good standing with the State licensing board
Strong communication and organizational skills
Ability to provide quality patient care in accordance with applicable standards, policies, and procedures
Ability to identify and report problems, use initiative and good judgment to reach quality decisions
Comprehensive knowledge of applicable nursing principles and practices to ensure the quality of care standards for residents
Willingness to work with professional and non-professional personnel. Proficiency in the English language including the ability to speak, read, write, and comprehend the language with minimal to no difficulty
Valid CPR certification
General Duties and Responsibilities:
GENERAL
Provides nursing care as prescribed by physician/health care professional in accordance with the legal scope of practice, any Board of Licensing restrictions, and within established standards of care, policies, and procedures
Administers professional services and provides care consistent with allowing residents to attain or maintain their highest practicable physical, mental, and emotional well-being. Provides clinical data and observations to contribute to the nursing plan of care
CLINICAL
Admits, transfers, and discharges residents in accordance with policy and procedure
Orients new residents/families as necessary
Gives/receives nursing reports upon beginning and ending of assigned shift. Reviews daily patient report and assignments with Nursing Assistants upon the beginning of assigned shift
Assures that the unit area is maintained in a clean and safe manner for resident comfort and convenience
Conducts daily resident rounds to observe the resident's physical and emotional status
Collects clinical data and reports significant clinical findings according to policy
Records care information accurately, timely and concisely. Completes all required documentation including resident observations, interventions, and patient response(s) in the medical record in accordance with policy
Assists in developing, reviewing, revising, and updating resident Plans of Care as indicated
Receives and transcribes orders accurately from attending/alternate physician
Prepares/administers medications as ordered by the physician and within the legal scope of practice
Completes medical treatments as indicated and ordered by the physician
Evaluates response and reports adverse reactions to medication or treatments in accordance with the policy
Orders prescribed medications, supplies, and equipment as established by the facility's policies and procedures
Notifies the attending/alternate physician of resident incidents/unusual occurrences
Attends various facility meetings (care conferences, stand-up meetings, staff meetings, Medicare meetings, discharge plan meetings, etc.) as required
Reports allegations of abuse or unusual occurrence per State and Federal Regulations and facility policy
Initiates emergency procedures (including basic CPR) and provides emergency patient treatments
Participates in the facility's infection control program for monitoring communicable and/or infectious disease among residents and staff
Assists in orientation of newly assigned personnel as requested
Performs other position-related duties as assigned
Supervise CNAs
SUPERVISION
Make resident rounds to ensure appropriate care is being rendered, identifying, and making corrections as necessary
Meet with nursing personnel to assist in identifying and correcting problem areas and/or the improvement of resident care
Assist the Charge Nurse in revision and distribution of nursing assignments as needed
Participate in disciplinary action and evaluation of nursing personnel
CONSUMER SERVICE
Presents a professional image to consumers through dress, behavior, and speech
Treats residents/family members with dignity and respect
Responds to Resident and family concern(s) and assists in resolving grievances
ADDITIONAL DUTIES
Participate in the facility's Quality Assurance (QA) program as requested or needed
Ensures the protection of health information as required by the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)
Attend various facility meetings as required
Attends in-services and educational classes to maintain nursing skills competency
Performs other position-related duties as assigned
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