LPN needed for overnight shift. Provides direct and individual nursing care to assigned residents based on nursing standards and under the supervision of the Director of Resident Care (DRC). Also maintains compliance with all state and federal regulations and the standards of HRA.
Essential Functions:
- Assembles resident charts, resident records and checks that all necessary forms are complete and accurate
- Prepares incident/accident reports for residents as needed per policy. Notifies physician and family post incident/accident per policy and documents appropriately
- Maintains safe and healthy working environment and uses safe work methods and procedures in accordance with clinical standards
- Assists resident in learning appropriate self-care activities
- Organizes and monitors associates and material resources necessary for meeting the needs of the residents under his/her care
- Recognizes emergencies and life-threatening situations and initiates appropriate action(s)
- Maintains confidentiality and resident rights regarding all resident personal information
- Performs any other duties requested by supervisor
Qualifications/Skills/Educational Requirements:
- Graduated from an accredited program for LPN/LVN and is currently registered in the state of the community
- Must obtain valid Continuing Education credits as required by the state of the community
- Training in Alzheimer and Dementia with focus on Validation Therapy
- Minimum of one (1) year nursing experience in a health care facility.
- Experience in a long term care community and/or geriatric nursing facility preferred
- Experience in emergency care and first-aid
- Able to communicate effectively with all levels of management, associates, residents, family members, and outside contacts
- Able to seek out new methods and willing to incorporate them into existing practices when applicable.
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