Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Topaz Fiscal Services; Auburn (KY); On-site; USD 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

Shift differential

Health benefits

401K

Competitive wage

Job summary

Topaz Fiscal Services in Kentucky seeks a licensed practical nurse (LVN/LPN) to provide quality nursing care for residents on the assigned unit. NEW graduates are welcome to apply and will support routine nursing tasks and care delivery.

You will administer prescribed medications, explain treatments, monitor vital signs, and document outcomes while following the care plan and participating in care conferences with the DON/ Administrator.

Qualifications

• Current State of LVN/LPN with a minimum of 2 years related experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Good standing in the state registry is required.
• Provides nursing care to residents and follows approved procedures and care plans.
• Administers prescribed medications and treatments in accordance with nursing techniques.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for total nursing care of residents in the assigned unit.
• Explains procedures and treatments and care plans to residents.
• Charts progress notes reflecting care and resident response.
• Takes vital signs and monitors for deviations from normal.
• Responds to emergencies and follows policy and procedures.
• Coordinates care plans and collaborates with therapists and dietary staff.
• Ensures documentation reflects the care plan and is updated daily.

Skills

Nursing care

Vital signs

Medication administration

Documentation

Patient assessment

Emergency response

Care planning

Education

LVN/LPN licensure

Tools

Charting systems

Job description

NEW GRADUATES WELCOME

• Tuition reimbursement, competitive wage scale, shift differentials, health, dental & vision, 401K, and many more perks!

POSITION PURPOSE:

Organizes and directs assigned unit duties to provide quality nursing care to residents.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF POSITION:

• Responsible during the shift for the total nursing care of residents in the assigned unit.
• Assumes responsibility for compliance with Federal, State, Local, and company regulations.
• Explains procedures and treatments and care plan to resident.
• Administers prescribed medications and treatments in accordance with approved nursing techniques.
• Transcribes physician's orders.
• Charts progress notes in an informative, factual manner that reflects the care administered as well as the resident's response to care.
• Receives report from/to nurse he/she is relieving/coming on and records sufficient information and implements appropriate follow-up action as necessary
• Follows established procedures for charting and reporting all reports of incident/accidents for residents and employees. Conducts frequent rounds to evaluate effectiveness of care delivery.
• Prepares equipment and aids Physician during treatment and examination of resident.
• Maintains awareness of comfort and safety needs of resident.
• Observes resident, records significant conditions and reactions, and notifies supervisor or Physician of resident's condition and reaction to drugs, treatments, and significant incidents.
• Takes temperature, pulse, blood pressure, and other vital signs to detect deviations from normal and assess condition of resident.
• Responds to emergency situations based upon nursing standards, policies, procedures, and protocol.
• Assists in completion of the care plans (acute and long term) and is involved in the care conference as deemed necessary. Participates, reports to DON/ Administrator and conducts (as appropriate) investigations related to any alleged abuse.
• Ensures that documentation is reflective of the care plan and that the approaches on the care plan are being followed.
• Assures that assigned CNA's are aware of the resident care plan, and ensure that the nursing assistant refers to the care plan prior to administering care. Monitors that CNA's documentation is completed daily.
• Takes report from CNA's to facilitate accurate documentation in resident medical record.
• Follows company policy and procedure in the event a restraint must be utilized.
• Coordinates residents' rehabilitation program with therapists to ensure 24 hour rehabilitation needs are met. Identifies residents at risk for nutritional problems and implements preventative measures.
• Records new/changed diet orders. Forwards information to the Dietary Department.
• Makes beds, bathes and feeds resident, when necessary.
• Assures documentation is accurately completed for admission, discharge and transfer. Supervises and evaluates implementation of the “Resident's Rights”.
• Participates in department or unit quality improvement activities.
• Follows facility procedure requesting supplies and charges for items ordered through Central Supply.
• Participates and attends periodic in-services and staff meetings.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

EDUCATION / REQUIREMENTS:

Current State of LVN/LPN with a minimum of 2 years related experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Good standing in the state registry is required.