LPN - Weekend Incentive Program

1 day ago

Oak Ridge, Tennessee, United States ahc mt. juliet Full time
Job Summary

The Licensed Practical Nurse will coordinate resident care and designate assignments to other staff members to ensure optimum resident care is provided. This position is responsible for reporting any changes in residents' health conditions to physicians and supervisors.

Essential Job Duties
  • Direct the day-to-day functions of nursing assistants and other staff being supervised
  • Give direct nursing care to residents
  • Visit all assigned residents at regular intervals during tour of duty
  • Supervise feeding of residents as necessary
  • Notify physician/physician assistant/nurse practitioner when resident's condition warrants
  • Perform administrative duties, such as documenting of nurses' notes, assessments, physician/nurse practitioner/physician's assistant orders, discharge plans, dietary changes, reports, and miscellaneous forms, charts, etc.
  • Chart pertinent facts and information in a professional, clear, and comprehensive manner
  • Admit, transfer, and discharge residents according to policy
  • Recognize and respond to changes in residents' conditions and document observations, interventions, and outcomes
  • Order from pharmacy, prepare, administer, and document medications and treatments as ordered by physician/nurse practitioner/physician's assistant
  • Ensure that physician/physician assistant/nurse practitioner sign off on all verbal orders and document process
  • Conduct and/or monitor prescribed treatments, such as dressing changes, drawing of blood, catheter changes, NG tube insertion and removal, laboratory work, etc.
  • Give and receive condition report from the on-coming and off-going shift
  • Perform emergency procedures, such as cardiopulmonary resuscitation, and in the event of death, notify family and appropriate other parties
  • Recognize, intervene, report, and document accidents and incidents when they occur
  • Monitor and update care plans on each shift as appropriate
  • Supervise and participate in fire safety and other disaster drills and be prepared to carry out duties in the event of an actual event
  • Recognize, intervene, and/or report complaints and grievances from residents, families, visitors, and employees
  • Monitor the facility for possible health and safety hazards
  • Maintain privacy and confidentiality of records, conditions, and other information relating to residents, employees, and facility
  • Follow the established universal precautions and isolation procedures
  • Update daily census report and submit as required
  • Attend and participate in orientation programs, on-going training, and educational classes
  • Check inventory and request equipment, supplies, etc.
  • Assist in updates of written policies and procedures of routine nursing care
  • Participate in surveys made by authorized government agencies
  • Monitor and participate in daily clean-up of the nurses' station
  • Perform other related duties as assigned by supervisor
Job Requirements
  • Communication skills and active listening
  • Possess good interpersonal skills while dealing with emotional or difficult situations. Respond promptly to customers' needs
  • Some travel may be required
Required Qualifications
  • Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing for Licensed Practical Nurses
  • Current State of Tennessee Licensed Practical Nurse (See exception below)
  • Exception: Employed as a Graduate Nurse until successful completion of the State board per Governor's Executive order No. 28, dated April 17, 2020, amending Executive Order No. 26, paragraph 7.16. If unsuccessful with State board, employee becomes ineligible for LPN-Charge Nurse position
Required Computer Equipment Used
  • Various operating systems
  • Standard Office Equipment
  • Computer
  • Microsoft Excel and Word
  • Outlook
Company Competencies
  • Respect - We treat people as they want to be treated, showing regard for their rights and privacy
  • Integrity - We emphasize honesty, fairness, and doing the right thing even when no one is watching
  • Teamwork - We work collaboratively to improve processes, resolve problems, and reward results
  • Excellence - We hold ourselves to the highest standards, aspiring to zero defects in every task
  • Compassion - We respond to those who need help with sensitivity and a positive attitude
  • Professionalism - We perform our duties with skill, good judgment, and politeness
Job Competencies
  • Analytical Thinking: Use logic and reasoning to identify changes in patients' conditions and determine the correct plan of action
  • Customer and Personal Service: Knowledge of principles and processes for providing personal services, including needs assessment; meeting quality standards
  • Accountability: Accepts responsibility for own decisions, actions, and results; able to maintain dependable behavior in times of crisis or complexity
  • Attendance: Is consistently at work and on time; ensures work responsibilities are covered; arrives at meetings on time; notifies supervisor of pending absences
  • Communication: Speaks and writes clearly and persuasively; listens and receives clarification
  • Ethical Behavior: Upholds organizational values and abides by state and federal regulations; maintains confidentiality of HIPAA information; treats others with respect
  • Initiative: Seeks increased responsibility; sets self-improvement goals linked to the organizational goals
  • Job and Industry Knowledge: Demonstrates knowledge of the position and industry; seeks additional information
  • Productivity and Quality of Work: Maintains high level of performance while demonstrating commitment to accuracy and thoroughness
  • Teamwork: Communicates with co-workers at all levels to adequately meet the needs of patients
Supervisory Responsibilities
  • Supervises nurse aides on duty
  • Occasionally needs manager's direction due to extraordinary circumstances
Physical Requirements
  • Ability to Perform Essential Functions of the Job
  • Job will require frequent lifting of objects up to 40 pounds
  • Subject to standing, walking, sitting, bending, reaching, kneeling, pushing, and pulling
Work Environment
  • Work is typically performed in a well-lit, comfortable temperature-controlled environment; above-average conversational noise is frequent
Safety Expectations
  • Work safely and follow safety rules
  • Report unsafe working conditions and behaviors
  • Take reasonable and prudent actions to prevent others from engaging in unsafe practices
Equal Employment Opportunity

This Organization is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, handicap, disability, age, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, veteran status, or any other characteristic(s) protected by federal, state, and local laws.

The Organization will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities should a request for an accommodation be made.

A key part of this policy is to provide equal employment opportunity regarding all terms and conditions of employment and in all aspects of a person's relationship with the Organization including recruitment, hiring, promotions, upgrading positions, conditions of employment, compensation, training, benefits, transfers, discipline, and termination of employment.

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