Job Posting Title Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Astral at Auburn; Indiana (PA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Astral at Auburn is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse to provide direct nursing care for residents and offer health-related consultation within the community.

You will lead certified nursing assistants and resident care associates, administer medications, manage care plans, and collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to ensure holistic, compassionate care for residents.

Qualifications

• Nursing degree from an accredited college or university.
• Current unrestricted LPN license in practicing state.
• 1+ years of Nursing experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Direct the daily activities of nursing assistants and resident care associates.
• Follow the nursing model to promote holistic care for residents.
• Ensure compliance with policies and procedures by nursing personnel.
• Participate in admission, discharge and transfers of residents.
• Assess changes in residents’ status and notify physicians and families.
• Transcribe physician orders and carry out orders as written.
• Prepare and administer medications per orders and monitor for adverse effects.
• Perform wound treatments per orders and document changes.
• Schedule follow up appointments and transportation as indicated.
• Provide nursing leadership to nursing personnel on the unit.
• Deliver direct care skills (colostomy changes, tube feedings, wound care, suctioning, IV administration).
• Perform rounds to ensure resident needs are met and staff duties are fulfilled.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team to holistically meet needs.
• Report incidents to leadership.
• Maintain adequate stock of medications and supplies.

Skills

Compassion

Education

Nursing degree

Job description

Overview

Position Summary

Come join a collaberated tean committed to excellence, innovation and compassionate care! We have great benefits.

In this role, you will be responsible for providing direct nursing care for residents as well as general consultation regarding health-related concerns within the community.

Essential Functions, Key Duties, & Responsibilities

• Direct the daily activities of the certified nursing assistants and resident care associates in accordance with current federal, state and local regulations and established company policies and procedures.
• Follow the nursing model to promote holistic care for the residents.
• Ensure that policies and procedures are complied with by nursing personnel assigned.
• Participate in the admission, discharge and transfers of residents as required.
• Assess for changes in residents’ status, notifying the physician and resident’s family or representative and documenting accordingly.
• Transcribe physician orders to medical record and carry out orders as written.
• Prepare and administer medications as per physicians’ orders and observe for adverse effects as indicated.
• Perform wound treatments per physicians’ orders, observe for changes and documents accordingly as indicated.
• Schedule follow up appointments for residents and transportation needs as indicated.
• Provide nursing leadership to nursing personnel assigned to the unit.
• Provide direct care skills such as colostomy changes, tube feedings, wound care, suctioning, IV administration, etc. in accordance with current policies and procedures.
• Perform rounds to ensure resident needs are being met and personnel are performing their assigned duties.
• Collaborate with other members of the interdisciplinary team as needed to ensure residents’ needs are holistically met.
• Report any incidents or unusual occurrences to the community’s leadership team.
• Ensure that there is adequate stock of medications, supplies, equipment and notify appropriate personnel of needs.
• Initiate, review and update care plans as required.
• Participate in the survey process when inspection surveys arise.
• May participate in QAPI activities as needed or assigned.
• Ensure that infection control principles are followed and help correct deficiencies in practice as noted.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Comply with all policies and procedures and any updates.

Position Requirements

Education: A nursing degree from an accredited college or university

Licenses/Certifications: Current unrestricted license as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in practicing state

Experience: 1+ years of Nursing experience preferred

Skills & Abilities:

• Ability to demonstrate compassion when working with residents.

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Min

USD $29.00/Hr.

Max

USD $29.00/Hr.