Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

The Waters of Rockport • Rockport, IN, United States • $200k - $250k / year • 5m ago

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Night shift $10,000 Sign on Bonus!

We are looking for an awesome nurse to join our team! Come visit us and see what great opportunities we have here for you!

BENEFITS:

Shift differentials
Weekend Option Program
Overtime and Extra Shift Bonuses
Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick, Holiday and Birthday Pay)
PTO Cash Out Option
Payactiv (Get paid next day)
Flexible Scheduling (Full-Time, Part-Time, PRN)
Attendance Bonus (Paid Every Pay Period)
Insurance (Medical, Dental, Vision and More)
401K
Wonderful Team to Work With!
Tuition Reimbursement

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

Role Responsibilities – Charting and Documentation:

Completes and files required record keeping forms/charts upon the resident's admission, transfer, and/or discharge.
Encourages attending physicians to review treatment plans, record and sign their orders, progress notes, etc., in accordance with established policies.
Receives telephone orders from physicians and records on the Physicians' Order Form.
Transcribes physician's orders to resident charts, cardex, and medication cards, treatment/care plans, as required.
Charts 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.
Charts all reports of accidents/incidents involving residents. Follows established procedures.
Records new/changed diet orders and forwards information to the Dietary Department.
Reports all discrepancies noted concerning physician's orders, diet change, charting error, etc., to the Nurse Supervisor.
Fills out and completes transfer forms in accordance with established procedures.
Ensures that appropriate documentation concerning unauthorized discharges is entered in the resident's medical record in accordance with established procedures.
Performs routine charting duties as required and in accordance with established charting and documentation policies and procedures.
Signs and dates all entries made in the resident's medical record.

Role Responsibilities – Drug Administration:

Prepares and administers medications as ordered by the physician.
Verifies the identity of the resident before administering the medication/treatment.
Ensures that prescribed medication for one resident is not administered to another.
Ensures that an adequate supply of floor stock medications, supplies, and equipment is on hand to meet the nursing needs of the residents and reports needs to the Nurse Supervisor.
Orders prescribed medications, supplies, and equipment as necessary, and in accordance with established policies.
Ensures that narcotic records are accurate for your shift.
Notifies the Nurse Supervisor of all drug and narcotic discrepancies noted on your shift.
Reviews medication cards for completeness of information, accuracy in the transcription of the physician's order, and adherence to stop order policies.
Notifies the attending physician of automatic stop orders prior to the last dosage being administered.
Disposes of drugs and narcotics as required, and in accordance with established procedures.

Role Responsibilities – Nursing Care:

Informs nursing personnel of new admissions, their expected time of arrival, room assignment, etc.
Ensures that rooms are ready for new admissions.
Participates in the orientation of new residents/family members to the facility.
Makes rounds with physicians as necessary.
Requests and arranges for diagnostic and therapeutic services, as ordered by the physician, and in accordance with established procedures.
Consults with the resident's physician in providing the resident's care, treatment, rehabilitation, etc., as necessary.
Reviews the resident's chart for specific treatments, medication orders, diets, etc., as necessary.
Implements and maintains established nursing objectives and standards.
Makes periodic checks to ensure that certified nursing assistants are properly administering prescribed treatments and to evaluate the resident's physical and emotional status.
Cooperates with and coordinates social and activity programs with nursing service schedules.
Notifies the resident's attending physician when the resident is involved in an accident or incident.
Notifies the resident's attending physician and next-of-kin when there is a change in the resident's condition.
Carries out restorative and rehabilitative programs, to include self-help and care.
Inspects the nursing service treatment areas daily to ensure that they are maintained in a clean and safe manner.
Administers 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.
Uses restraints when necessary and in accordance with established policies and procedures.
Obtains sputum, urine and other specimens for lab tests as ordered.
Takes and records TPRs, blood pressures, etc., as necessary.
Monitors seriously ill residents as necessary.
Checks foods brought into the facility by the resident's family/visitors to ensure that it is within the resident's dietary allowances and reports problem areas to the Nurse Supervisor and Dietary Supervisor.
Ensures that personnel providing direct care to residents are providing such care in accordance with the resident's care plan and wishes.
Ensures that residents who are unable to call for help are checked frequently.
Meets with residents, and/or family members, as necessary and reports problem areas to the Nurse Supervisor.
Admits, transfers and discharges residents as necessary.
Assists in arranging transportation for discharged residents as necessary.
Ensures that discharged residents are escorted to the pick-up area.
Informs family members of the death of the resident.
Calls funeral homes when requested by the family and ensures that established post-mortem procedures are followed.
Attends and participates 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.

Role Responsibilities - Interpersonal Skills:

Must function independently and have flexibility, personal integrity, and the ability to work effectively with the residents, personnel, and support agencies.
Is involved with residents, personnel, visitors, government agencies/personnel, etc., under all conditions and circumstances.
Cooperates with inter-departmental personnel, as well as other facility personnel to ensure that nursing services can be adequately maintained to meet the needs of the residents.
Creates and maintains an atmosphere of warmth, personal interest, and positive emphasis, as well as a calm environment throughout the unit and shift.
Maintains a liaison with the residents, their families, support departments, etc., to adequately plan for the residents’ needs.
Communicates with the medical staff, nursing personnel, and other department supervisors.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

Must possess, as a minimum, a Nursing Degree from an accredited college or university, or be a graduate of an approved RN program.
Participation in continuing education classes, workshops, and seminars affiliated with outside nursing organizations desirable.
Must possess a current, unencumbered, active license to practice as an LPN in this state.
Must be able to handle stressful situations and be flexible and adaptable.

Our company provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics.

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