Current jobs related to Licensed Practical Nurse - Rocky River - Embassy of Rockport
-
Licensed Practical Nurse
4 months ago
rocky river, United States IntelyCare Full timeMake as much as $58 per hour as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in Rocky River, OH and the surrounding area with the freedom to set your own work schedule and the stability of W2 employment. That's right, at IntelyCare you get to decide when and how often you work based on a range of shifts at our many partner facilities, but you also get the support of an...
-
Licensed Practical Nurse
1 week ago
Rocky River, United States Franciscan Ministries Full timeLicensed Practical Nurse (LPN)- Assisted Living Memory Support 7p-7a at Franciscan Ministries summary: The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in Assisted Living Memory Support provides essential nursing care to residents, supervises nursing assistants, and manages the admission and discharge processes. This role includes responding to emergencies and...
-
Licensed Practical Nurse
7 days ago
Rocky Hill, United States Autumn Lake Healthcare at West Hartford Full timeLicensed Practical Nurse at Autumn Lake Healthcare at West Hartford summary: As a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) at Autumn Lake Healthcare, you will be part of a compassionate and supportive team dedicated to providing quality care. We offer a nurturing work environment, competitive rates, and numerous benefits including referral bonuses and shift...
-
Licensed Practical Nurse
4 weeks ago
Rocky Top, United States Diversicare Full timeOverviewLPN needs for the Rocky Top Behavioral Health Hospital. Both shifts, FT, PT and PRN - apply today!At Diversicare, we prioritize the growth and development of our valued nursing team members. Our Nurses play a pivotal role in our mission to enhance lives through outstanding healthcare, surpassing expectations every step of the way.Why Choose...
-
Licensed Practical Nurse
7 days ago
Rocky Hill, United States Autumn Lake Healthcare at West Hartford Full timeLicensed Practical Nurse (LPN) at Autumn Lake Healthcare at West Hartford summary: The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) position at Autumn Lake Healthcare at West Hartford involves providing compassionate care and support to residents. The role emphasizes teamwork, professional growth, and offers competitive benefits including shift differentials and...
-
Licensed Practical Nurse
4 weeks ago
Rocky Top, United States Diversicare Full timeOverviewLPN needs for the Rocky Top Behavioral Health Hospital. Both shifts, FT, PT and PRN - apply today!Part Time, both shiftsAt Diversicare, we prioritize the growth and development of our valued nursing team members. Our Nurses play a pivotal role in our mission to enhance lives through outstanding healthcare, surpassing expectations every step of the...
-
Licensed Practical Nurse
23 hours ago
Rocky Top, United States Diversicare Healthcare Services & Diversicare Ther Full time**Overview** **LPN needs for the Rocky Top Behavioral Health Hospital. Both shifts, FT, PT and PRN - apply today!** **Part Time, both shifts** At Diversicare, we prioritize the growth and development of our valued nursing team members. Our Nurses play a pivotal role in our mission to enhance lives through outstanding healthcare, surpassing expectations...
-
Licensed Practical Nurse
19 hours ago
Rocky Top, United States Diversicare Healthcare Services & Diversicare Ther Full time**Overview** **LPN needs for the Rocky Top Behavioral Health Hospital. Both shifts, FT, PT and PRN - apply today!** At Diversicare, we prioritize the growth and development of our valued nursing team members. Our Nurses play a pivotal role in our mission to enhance lives through outstanding healthcare, surpassing expectations every step of the way. **Why...
-
Licensed Practical Nurse
18 hours ago
Rocky Top, United States Diversicare Healthcare Services & Diversicare Ther Full time**Overview** **LPN needs for the Rocky Top Behavioral Health Hospital. Both shifts, FT, PT and PRN - apply today!** **PRN, both shifts** At Diversicare, we prioritize the growth and development of our valued nursing team members. Our Nurses play a pivotal role in our mission to enhance lives through outstanding healthcare, surpassing expectations every...
-
Licensed Practical Nurse
4 weeks ago
Middle River, United States SimplyApply Full timeSign on Bonus! $5,000 Join our wonderful nursing team as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) today! Autumn Lake Healthcare at Loch Raven is an exceptional team-oriented company hiring for Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) ! We provide our staff with the resources, tools, and training needed to succeed and grow in their current and desired future positions. We...
-
Licensed Practical Nurse
3 months ago
Rocky Mount, United States UNC Health Care Full time**Description** Become part of an inclusive organization with over 40,000 teammates, whose mission is to improve the health and well-being of the unique communities we serve. UNC Health Nash, an affiliated member of the UNC Health system, invites passionate healthcare professionals to join our esteemed team. Governed locally, we proudly serve a diverse...
-
Licensed Practical Nurse
3 weeks ago
Rocky Mount, United States UNC Health Care Systems Full timeDescription Become part of an inclusive organization with over 40,000 teammates, whose mission is to improve the health and well-being of the unique communities we serve. UNC Health Nash, an affiliated member of the UNC Health system, invites passionate healthcare professionals to join our esteemed team. Governed locally, we proudly serve a diverse patient...
-
Licensed Practical Nurse
4 weeks ago
Red River, United States Mercy Hospital and Trauma Center Full timeDetails Client NameMercy Hospital and Trauma Center Job TypeTravel OfferingNursing ProfessionLicensed Practical Nurse (LPN) SpecialtyLPN-Licensed Practical Nurse Job ID29771878 Job TitleLicensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - LPN-Licensed Practical Nurse Weekly Pay$1366.5 Shift Details Shift7p-730a Scheduled Hours36 Job Order Details Start Date12/06/2024 End...
-
Licensed Practical Nurse
4 weeks ago
Rocky Mount, United States UNC Health Care Full timeJob Description Description Become part of an inclusive organization with over 40,000 teammates, whose mission is to improve the health and well-being of the unique communities we serve.UNC Health Nash, an affiliated member of the UNC Health system, invites passionate healthcare professionals to join our...
-
Licensed Practical Nurse
7 days ago
Rocky Hill, United States Autumn Lake Healthcare at West Hartford Full timeLicensed Practical Nurse - Competitive Compensation at Autumn Lake Healthcare at West Hartford summary: As a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) at Autumn Lake Healthcare, you will join a supportive and compassionate team dedicated to providing excellent patient care. The role offers competitive compensation, referral bonuses, and opportunities for growth...
-
Licensed Practical Nurse
3 weeks ago
Fall River, United States Fall River Healthcare Full timeJob Description: Full Time, Part Time & Per Diem - All ShiftsFall River Healthcare is seeking a compassionate Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)Currently seeking a few exceptional Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join our team in our Fall River Healthcare facility. Are you looking for a great employment opportunity? Are you passionate about your Licensed...
-
Licensed Practical Nurse
3 weeks ago
Fall River, United States Fall River Healthcare Full timeJob Description: Full Time, Part Time & Per Diem - All ShiftsFall River Healthcare is seeking a compassionate Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)Currently seeking a few exceptional Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join our team in our Fall River Healthcare facility. Are you looking for a great employment opportunity? Are you passionate about your Licensed...
-
Licensed Practical Nurse
1 month ago
Fall River, United States Fall River HealthCare Full time $35 - $40Full Time, Part Time & Per Diem - All ShiftsFind out more about the daily tasks, overall responsibilities, and required experience for this opportunity by scrolling down now.Fall River Healthcare is seeking a compassionate Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)Currently seeking a few exceptional Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join our team in our Fall River...
-
Licensed Practical Nurse
18 hours ago
Wood River, United States BRIA Full timeDescription: $2,000 sign-on bonus! * At BRIA, we are community-driven with a focus on work-life balance. Our nursing homes offer a compassionate care environment, empowering you. Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Benefits: * Growth from within * Next day pay available * Sign-on bonus* * Employee rewards program *...
-
Licensed Practical Nurse
2 months ago
Fall River, United States Fall River Healthcare Full timeJob DescriptionFull Time, Part Time & Per Diem - All ShiftsFall River Healthcare is seeking a compassionate Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)Currently seeking a few exceptional Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join our team in our Fall River Healthcare facility. Are you looking for a great employment opportunity? Are you passionate about your Licensed...
Licensed Practical Nurse
3 months ago
PURPOSE OF YOUR JOB POSITION
The primary purpose of your job position is to provide direct nursing care to the residents, and to supervise the day-to-day nursing activities performed by nursing assistants. Such supervision must be in accordance with current federal, state, and local standards, guidelines, and regulations that govern our facility, and as may be required by the Director of Nursing Services or Nurse Supervisor to ensure that the highest degree of quality care is maintained at all times.
DELEGATION OF AUTHORITY:
As Licensed Practical Nurse you are delegated the administrative authority, responsibility, and accountability necessary for carrying out your assigned duties, in accordance with state requirements.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS STATEMENT:
Every effort has been made to identify the essential functions of this position. However, it in no way states or implies that these are the only duties you will be required to perform. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or is an essential function of the position.
SAFETY FACTORS:
Risk Potential to Blood/Body Fluids:
Category I: Tasks in this category involve exposure to blood, body fluids, or tissues, and require the use of personal protective equipment.
Category II: Tasks in this category involve no exposure to blood, body fluids, and/or tissues, but employment may require performing unplanned category I task.
Category III: These task require no exposure to blood, body fluids, and /or tissues, and category I tasks are not a condition of employment.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS & RESPONSIBILITIES
Administrative Functions
- Direct the day-to-day functions of the nursing assistants in accordance with current rules, regulations, and guidelines that govern the long-term care facility.
- Ensure that all nursing personnel assigned to you comply with the written policies and procedures established by this facility.
- Periodically review the department's policies, procedure manuals, job descriptions, etc. Make recommendations for revisions.
- Meet with your assigned nursing staff, as well as support personnel, in planning the shifts' services, programs, and activities.
- Ensure that the Nursing Service Procedures Manual is current and reflects the day-to-day nursing procedures performed in this facility.
- Ensure that all nursing service personnel comply with the procedures set forth in the Nursing Service Procedures Manual.
- Make written and oral reports/recommendations concerning the activities of your shift as required.
- Cooperate with other resident services when coordinating nursing services to ensure that the resident's total regimen of care is maintained.
- Ensure that all nursing service personnel are in compliance with their respective job descriptions.
- Participate in the development, maintenance, and implementation of the facility's quality assurance program for the nursing service department.
- Participate in facility surveys (inspections_ made by authorized government agencies as may be requested.
- Periodically review the resident's written discharge plan. Participate in the updating of the resident's written discharge plan as required.
- Assist in planning the nursing services portion of the resident's discharge plan as necessary.
- Interpret the department's policies and procedures to personnel, resident's visitors and government agencies as required.
- Admit, transfer, and discharge residents as required.
- Complete accident/incident reports as necessary.
- Write resident charge slips and forward to the Business Office.
- Maintain the Daily Census Report and submit to the Business Office as required.
- Perform administrative duties such as completing medical forms, reports, evaluations, studies, charting, etc., as necessary.
- Complete and file required recordkeeping forms/charts upon the resident's admission, transfer, and/or discharge; maintaining compliance with the center's Medical records system- Electronic or traditional paper medical record
- Encourage attending physicians to review treatment plans, record and sign their orders, progress notes, etc., in accordance with established policies.
- Receive telephone orders from physicians and record on the Physicians' Order Form.
- Transcribe physician's orders to resident charts, cardex, and medication cards, treatment/care plans, as required.
- Chart nurses' notes in an informative and descriptive manner that reflects the care provided to the resident, as well as the resident's response to the care.
- Fill out and complete accident/incident reports. Submit to Director as required.
- Chart all reports of accidents/incidents involving residents. Follow established procedures.
- Record new/changed diet orders. Forward information to the Dietary Department.
- Report all discrepancies noted concerning physician's orders, diet change, charting error, etc., to the Nurse Supervisor.
- Fill out and complete transfer forms in accordance with established procedures.
- Ensure that appropriate documentation concerning unauthorized discharges is entered in the resident's medical record in accordance with established procedures.
- Perform routine charting duties as required and in accordance with established charting and documentation policies and procedures.
- Sign and date all entries made in the resident's medical record.
- Prepare and administer medications as ordered by the physician.
- Verify the identity of the resident before administering the medication/treatment.
- Ensure that prescribed medication for one resident is not administered to another.
- Ensure that an adequate supply of floor stock medications, supplies, and equipment is on hand to meet the nursing needs of the residents. Report needs to the Nurse Supervisor.
- Order prescribed medications, supplies, and equipment as necessary, and in accordance with established policies.
- Ensure that narcotic records are accurate for your shift.
- Notify the Nurse Supervisor of all drug and narcotic discrepancies noted on your shift.
- Review medication cards for completeness of information, accuracy in the transcription of the physician's order, and adherence to stop order policies.
- Notify the attending physician of automatic stop orders prior to the last dosage being administered.
- Dispose of drugs and narcotics as required, and in accordance with established procedures.
- Participate in employee performance evaluations, determining your shift's staffing requirements, and making recommendations to the Nurse Supervisor concerning employee dismissals, transfers, etc.
- Inform the Nurse Supervisor of staffing needs when assigned personnel fail to report to work.
- Report absentee call-ins to the Nurse Supervisor.
- Review and evaluate your department's work force and make recommendations to the Nurse Supervisor.
- Develop work assignments and /or assist in completing and performing such assignments.
- Provide leadership to nursing personnel assigned to your unit/shift.
- Make daily rounds of your unit/shift to ensure that nursing service personnel are performing their work assignments in accordance with acceptable nursing standards. Report problem areas to the Nurse Supervisor.
- Ensure that all nurse aide trainees are under the direct supervision of a licensed nurse.
- Meet with your shift's nursing personnel, on a regularly scheduled basis, to assist in identifying and correcting problem areas, and/or to improve services.
- Ensure that department personnel, residents, and visitors follow the department's established policies and procedures at all times.
- Develop and maintain a good working rapport with inter-departmental personnel, as well as other departments within the facility to ensure that nursing services and activities can be adequately maintained to meet the needs of the residents.
- Create and maintain an atmosphere of warmth, personal interest and positive emphasis, as well as a calm environment throughout the unit and shift.
- Review complaints and grievances made or filed by your assigned personnel. Make appropriate reports to the Nurse Supervisor as required or as may be necessary. Follow facility's established procedures.
- Ensure that departmental disciplinary action is administered fairly and without regard to race, color, creed, national origin, age sex, religion, handicap, or marital status.
- Receive/give the nursing report upon reporting in the ending shift duty hours.
- Report occupational exposures to blood, body fluids, infectious materials, and hazardous chemicals in accordance with the facility's policies and procedures governing accidents and incidents.
- Inform nursing personnel of new admissions, their expected time of arrival, room assignment, etc.
- Ensure that rooms are ready for new admissions.
- Participate in the orientation of new residents/family members to the facility.
- Make rounds with physicians as necessary.
- Requisition and arrange for diagnostic and therapeutic services, as ordered by the physician, and in accordance with our established procedures.
- Consult with the resident's physician in providing the resident's care, treatment, rehabilitation, etc., as necessary.
- Review the resident's chart for specific treatments, medication orders, diets, etc., as necessary.
- Implement and maintain established nursing objectives and standards in accordance with the plan of care.
- Make periodic checks to ensure that certified nursing assistants are properly administering prescribed treatments and to evaluate the resident's physical and emotional status.
- Cooperate with the coordinate social and activity programs with nursing service schedules.
- Notify the resident's attending physician and next-of-kin when there is a change in the resident's condition.
- Carry out restorative and rehabilitative programs, to include self-help and care.
- Inspect the nursing service treatment areas daily to ensure that they are maintained in a clean and safe manner.
- Administer professional services such as; catheterization, tube feedings, suction, applying and changing dressings/bandages, packs, colostomy, and drainage bags, taking blood, giving massages and range of motion exercises, care for the dead/dying, etc., as required and authorized within the scope of practice for LPNs as defined by the Ohio Nurse Practice Act .
- Use restraints when necessary and in accordance with established policies and procedures in accordance with the plan of care.
- Obtain sputum, urine and other specimens for lab tests as ordered.
- Take and record TPRs, blood pressures, etc., as necessary.
- Monitor seriously ill residents as necessary.
- Check foods brought into the facility by the resident's family/visitors to ensure that it is within the resident's dietary allowances. Report problem areas to the Nurse Supervisor and Dietary Supervisor.
- Ensure that personnel providing direct care to residents are providing such care in accordance with the resident's care plan and wishes.
- Ensure that residents who are unable to call for help are checked frequently.
- Meet with residents, and/or family members, as necessary. Report problem areas to the Nurse Supervisor.
- Admit, transfer and discharge residents as necessary.
- Assist in arranging transportation for discharged residents as necessary.
- Ensure that discharged residents are escorted to the pick-up area.
- Inform family members of the death of the resident.
- Call funeral homes when requested by the family. Ensure that established post-mortem procedures are followed.
- Participate in developing, planning, conducting, and in-service training classes that provide instructions on "how to do the job," and ensure a well-educated nursing service department.
- Implement and maintain an effective orientation program that orients the new employee to your shift, its policies and procedures, and to his/her job position and duties.
- Assist in standardizing the methods in which work will be accomplished.
- Assist in training department personnel in identifying tasks that involve potential exposure to blood/body fluids.
- Attend and participate in outside training programs.
- Attend and participate in annual OSHA and CDC in-service training programs for hazard communication, TB management, and blood borne pathogens standard.
- Attend and participate in continuing education programs designed to keep you abreast of changes in your profession, as well as to maintain your license on a current status.
- Monitor your assigned personnel to ensure that they are following established safety regulations in the use of equipment and supplies.
- Ensure that your assigned nursing personnel follow established departmental policies and procedures, including dress codes.
- Assist the Director and/or Infection Control Coordinator in identifying, evaluating, and classifying routine and job-related functions to ensure that tasks in which there is potential exposure to blood/body fluids are properly identified and recorded.
- Ensure that all personnel performing tasks that involve potential exposure to blood/body fluids participate in appropriate in-service training programs prior to performing such tasks.
- Ensure that an adequate supply of personal protective equipment are on hand and are readily available to personnel who perform procedures that involve exposure to blood or body fluids.
- Ensure that your assigned work areas (i.e., nurses' stations, medicine preparation rooms, etc.) are maintained in a clean and sanitary manner.
- Ensure that your unit's resident care rooms, treatment areas, etc., are maintained in a clean, safe, and sanitary manner.
- Ensure that your assigned personnel follow established hand washing techniques in the administering of nursing care procedures.
- Ensure that your assigned personnel participate in and conduct all fire safety and disaster preparedness drills in a safe and professional manner.
- Participate in the development, implementation, and maintenance of the infection control program for monitoring communicable and/or infectious diseases among the residents and personnel.
- Ensure that your assigned personnel follow established infection control procedures when isolation precautions become necessary.
- Ensure that nursing personnel follow established procedures in the use and disposal of personal protective equipment.
- Participate in the development, implementation and maintenance of the procedures for reporting hazardous conditions or equipment.
- Ensure that all personnel wear and/or use safety equipment and supplies (e.g., back brace, mechanical lifts, etc.) when lifting or moving residents.
- Report missing/illegible labels and MSDSs to the safety officer or other designated person.
- Recommend to the Nurse Supervisor the equipment and supply needs of you unit/shift.
- Ensure that an adequate stock level of medications, medical supplies, equipment, etc., is maintained on your unit/shift at all times to meet the needs of the residents.
- Participate in the development and implementation of the procedures for the safe operation of all nursing service equipment.
- Ensure that all personnel operate nursing service equipment in a safe manner.
- Monitor nursing procedures to ensure that nursing service supplies are used in an efficient manner to avoid waste.
- Review care plans to ensure that care in accordance with the plan of care. Inform the RN Nurse Supervisor of any observations, health information or data that may indicate that changes need to be made on the care plan.
- Ensure that your nurses' notes reflect that the care plan is being followed when administering nursing care or treatment.
- Ensure that your assigned certified nursing assistants (CNAs) are aware of the resident care plans.
- Assist the Resident Assessment/Care Plan Coordinator in planning, scheduling, and revising the MDS, including the implementation of RAPs and
- Triggers by providing health information from data collection and observations.
- Maintain the confidentiality of all resident care information.
- Monitor nursing care to ensure that all residents are treated fairly, and with kindness, dignity, and respect.
- Ensure that all nursing care is provided in privacy and that nursing service personnel knock before entering the resident's room.
- Ensure that all nursing service personnel are knowledgeable of the residents' responsibilities and rights including the right to refuse treatment.
- Review complaints and grievances made by the resident and make a written/oral report to the Nurse Supervisor indicating what action(s) were taken to resolve the complaint or grievance. Follow the facility's established procedures.
- Maintain a written record of the resident's complaints and/or grievances that indicates the action taken to resolve the complaint and the current status of the complaint.
- Report and investigate all allegations of resident abuse and/or misappropriation of resident property.
- Ensure that nursing staff personnel honor the resident's refusal of treatment request. Ensure that such requests are in accordance with the facility's policies governing advance directives.
- Provide data to the Quality Assurance & Assessment Committee as requested.
- Works in office area(s) as well as throughout the nursing service area (i.e., drug rooms, nurses' stations, resident rooms, etc.).
- Moves intermittently during working hours.
- Is subject to frequent interruptions.
- Is involved with residents, personnel, visitors, government agencies/personnel, etc., under all conditions and circumstances.
- Is subject to hostile and emotionally upset residents, family members, personnel, and visitors.
- Communicates with the medical staff, nursing personnel, and other department supervisors.
- Works beyond normal working hours, and in other positions temporarily, when necessary.
- Is subject to callback during emergency conditions (e.g., severe weather, evacuation, post disaster, etc.).
- Attends and participates in continuing educational programs.
- Is subject to injury from falls, burns from equipment, odors, etc., throughout the workday, as well as to reactions from dust, disinfectants, tobacco smoke, and other air contaminants.
- Is subject to exposure to infectious waste, diseases, conditions, etc., including TB and the AIDS and Hepatitis B viruses.
- May be subject to the handling of and exposure to hazardous chemicals.
- Maintains a liaison with the residents, their families, support departments, etc., to adequately plan for the residents' needs.
- Must possess, as a minimum, be a graduate of an approved LPN/LVN program.
- Participation in continuing education classes, workshops and seminars affiliated with outside nursing organizations desirable.
- On-the-job training provided.
- Must possess a current, unencumbered, active license to practice as an LPN/LVN in this state.
- Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.
- Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action.
- Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel, and the general public.
- Must be knowledgeable of nursing and medical practices and procedures, as well as laws, regulations, and guidelines that pertain to long-term care.
- Must possess the ability to plan, organize, develop, implement, and interpret the programs, goals, objectives, policies and procedures, etc., that are necessary for providing quality care.
- Must have patience, tact, a cheerful disposition and enthusiasm, as well as the willingness to handle difficult residents.
- Must be willing to seek out new methods and principles and be willing to incorporate them into existing nursing practices.
- Must be able to relate information concerning a resident's condition.
- Must not pose a direct threat to the health or safety of other individuals in the workplace.
(With or Without the Aid of Mechanical Devices)
- Must be able to move intermittently throughout the workday.
- Must be able to speak and write the English language in an understandable manner.
- Must be able to cope with the mental and emotional stress of the position.
- Must possess sight/hearing senses or use prosthetics that will enable these senses to function adequately so that the requirements of this position can be fully met.
- Must function independently, have flexibility, personal integrity, and the ability to work effectively with residents, personnel, and support agencies.
- Must meet the general health requirements set forth by the policies of this facility, which include a medical and physical examination.
- Must be able to relate to and work with ill, disabled, elderly, emotionally upset, and at times hostile people within the facility.
- Must be able to operate office, business and accounting machines, data processors, word processors, etc.
- Must be able to push, pull, move, and/or lift a minimum of twenty-five pounds.
- May be necessary to assist in the evacuation of residents during emergency situations.
