Licensed Practical Nurse

HarborChase of Jasper; Jasper (AL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

HarborChase of Jasper in Jasper, AL is seeking a dedicated licensed nurse to provide direct, individualized care to residents under the supervision of the Director of Resident Care. You will follow physician plans of care and document care accurately.

This role requires medication administration per orders, timely MAR documentation, and vigilant observation for adverse reactions. You will maintain resident charts, prepare incident reports, and uphold confidentiality and resident rights.

Qualifications

• Provides direct and individualized nursing care to residents.
• Documents care accurately and timely.
• Administers medications per physician orders and monitors for adverse reactions.
• Maintains confidentiality and resident rights.

Responsibilities

• Ensures quality and safe delivery of health services to residents.
• Implements plan of care formulated by physician and DRC.
• Maintains safe and healthy working environment and uses safe work methods and procedures.
• Organizes resident charts and ensures forms are complete and accurate.
• Prepares incident/accident reports per policy and notifies physician/family as needed.
• Recognizes emergencies and initiates appropriate actions.
• Performs other duties as requested by supervisor.

Job description

Description

Position Summary:

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:

• Ensures quality and safe delivery of health services to residents
• Implements plan of care formulated by physician and DRC
• Provides accurate and timely documentation of care given
• Assesses and provides resident and family/care giver information pertinent to diagnosis or plan of care
• Administers medication per physician orders. Documents properly on MAR. Observes for any adverse reaction and notifies physician accordingly
• 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
• The ability to work in a safe and alert manner
• The ability to take ownership for associate’s safety and the safety of the residents
• Must disclose any medication that might impair associate’s ability to perform the job safely or competently.

Non-Essential Functions:

• Leads by example exhibiting the CORE Values through servant leadership
• Encourages teamwork and promotes company philosophy
• Attends required community meetings and participates Life Enrichment activities when able
• Completes all required courses in adherence with HRA University
• Is prompt and able to perform the required duties of the position on a regular, predictable basis
• Becomes familiar and understands how to report a missing person using the Safe Return program or equivalent
• All associates are responsible for maintaining a safe and secure environment for all community residents