Licensed Practical Nurse-Day Shift

Functions as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) for Mary, Queen and Mother Center (MQMC).  The LPN is responsible for supervising assigned staff and providing quality care to the residents in keeping with CRSS mission and philosophy. 

• Uses the Nursing process of assessment, planning, intervention, and evaluation to respond to resident needs holistically.
• Supervises, instructs, and assists Certified Medication Technicians (CMTs) and Certified Nurse Assistants (CNAs) in resident care, ensuring proper care and maintaining current assignment sheets.
• Promotes individualized, maximum care for each resident physically, emotionally, and spiritually.
• Supervises/administers prescribed medications and treatments per physician orders, MQMC policies, and the Nurse Practice Act.
• Observes and records residents' reactions to medications and treatments, reporting significant incidents to the Nursing Supervisor, physician, and responsible party; documents in the resident’s chart and the 24 Hour Report.
• Provides a complete, accurate report about residents to the next shift.
• Assists with the Minimum Data Set (MDS) timely, using information for care plans and attending resident care conferences as scheduled.
• Maintains medical records with all pertinent information including condition changes, summaries, Medicare notations, physician visits, skin conditions, and cognitive status.
• Makes rounds with physicians, noting changes in resident status and completing required documentation and physician orders.
• Completes all necessary duties for resident care, such as labs, x-rays, pharmacy requisitions, and consulting with other departments or professionals.
• Assists with resident meals, ensuring proper feeding.
• Completes Incident Reports for residents, staff, or visitors and notifies physician and responsible party promptly.
• Notifies the responsible party of changes in resident condition, Incident Reports, adverse reactions, lab or x-ray permissions, consults, transfers, discharges, order changes, or death.
• Secures and manages supplies and equipment care, use, storage, and billing.
• Assists in orienting and teaching new staff.
• Provides performance counseling and evaluations in collaboration with the Nursing Supervisor per policies.
• Maintains professional growth by participating in inservices, seminars, workshops, and professional organizations.
• Ensures communication between shifts via verbal, written, or taped reports, and informs the Nursing Supervisor of unusual incidents or changes in condition involving residents, families, visitors, or staff.
• Performs duties professionally, showing kindness and cooperation to residents, families, visitors, and staff.
• Starts IVs (IV Certified) and may monitor IV fluids and site once started by an IV Certified Nurse.
• Maintains the Nursing Communication log.
• Completes new admissions/transfers timely, verifying physician orders, faxing prescriptions, notifying departments, and documenting appropriately.
• Destroys unused medications per procedure.
• Ensures staff compliance with HR Policies and Procedures.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Must be currently licensed and qualified as a practical nurse in the State of Missouri.
• Knowledge in the proper use of equipment necessary to fulfill physician’s orders and facility policies.
• Must possess a specialized interest and experience in geriatrics and Nursing care of the chronically ill and convalescent adults.
• Must possess a knowledge or regulations governing extended care facilities.
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• Must be flexible and tolerant in circumstances as they arise.
• Must be able to assume responsibility, supervise, and delegate duties in a fair and organized manner.
• Must be organized, tactful, courteous, and possess good communication skills.
• Must maintain confidentiality with all pertinent resident care information to assure residents rights are protected.
• Must be willing to advocate resident rights to ensure fair and equitable treatment, self determinations, individuality, privacy, property and civil rights, and the right to wage a grievance.
• Must set an example for staff in regards to promptness, manner, professionalism, dress/appearance, demeanor, safety, cooperation, customer service, Nursing Service, etc.
• Must be able to perform the physical/mental functions/requirements of the position (see attached).

** $2,000 sign-on bonus paid out in 90 days for all full and part-time positions**

**Competitive Shift differentials**

*Medical, Dental, and Vision eligible for full and part-time positions**

Cardinal Ritter Senior Services, one of South County's largest independent, assisted living, skilled nursing and rehabilitation nonprofit senior living communities, seeks compassionate and experienced Registered Nurses (RNs)/License Practical Nurses (LPNs) to join our growing team.

At Cardinal Ritter Senior Services, our mission is simple: To bring the healing, help, and hope of Jesus Christ to those in need with a compassionate, caring presence. We proudly provide the best possible physical, social, and spiritual care for our older adult residents...but we need your help.

We are currently looking for qualified RNs and LPNs for our Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Community. This role involves preparing, administering, and recording medications by all routes (excluding parenteral routes of administration.) at our Mary, Queen and Mother Skilled Nursing Facility. CRSS provides programs, services and senior living options designed to meet the needs of senior adults across a continuum of care.

Available Shifts:

• Full-time - Days
• Full-time - Nights
• Part-time - Days
• Part-time - Nights
• Weekends
• Baylor Program: work (3) 12-hour shifts (36 hours) per week; receive pay for standard work week (40 hours)

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Uses the Nursing process of assessment, planning, intervention, and evaluation to determine and respond to resident needs in a holistic manner.
• Coach, Mentor, and or Develop CNAs and CMTs as necessary to maintain a positive cohesive team environment that delivers high Quality Care to all Residents.
• Utilizes Matrix System to ensure Nursing Practices are compliant with State and Federal Guidelines. This is to include but not limited to the following daily review: Open Events, Dashboard, and Facility Report.
• Interfaces in a positive and professional manner with all departments within CRSS and maintaining Positive employee morale.
• Reports immediately to the DON and Administrator if there is Abuse & Neglect of a Resident.
• Observes residents reactions to medications and treatments, and records and reports reaction, and other significant incidents to Nursing Supervisor, resident's physician, and responsible party. Documents this information in the resident's chart and on the 24 Hour Report.
• Maintains the medical record, documenting all pertinent and routine information, i.e., change in condition, monthly summaries, Medicare notation, physician visits, skin conditions, cognitive status, etc.
• Makes rounds with physicians noting changes in resident status. Completes all required documentation and physician orders according to policies and procedures.
• Performs all duties in a professional manner, showing kindness, consideration, and cooperation in regards to residents, families, visitors, and staff.

Requirements:

• Must be currently licensed and qualified as a practical and Registered Nurse in the State of Missouri.
• Knowledge in the proper use of equipment necessary to fulfill physician's orders and facility policies.
• Must possess a specialized interest in geriatrics and Nursing care of the chronically ill and convalescent adults.
• Must possess knowledge of regulations governing extended care facilities.

Cardinal Ritter Senior Services does not discriminate on the basis of handicapped status in the admission or access to, or treatment or employment in, its federally assisted programs and activities.

CRSS is an Equal Opportunity Employer.