Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) PRN - Skilled Nursing

Cascadia EE LLC; Lake Oswego (OR); Presencial; USD 49.000 - 67.000; A tiempo parcial

Descripción de la vacante

The Cascadia EE LLC-advertised LPN position at Kruse Way Post Acute in Lake Oswego, OR offers PRN shifts from day to night with a competitive pay range based on experience. Under RN supervision, you will provide patient-centered nursing care to elderly residents and coordinate with the care team.

Responsibilities include medication administration, care planning support, documentation, and responding to emergencies. CPR and Oregon LPN license required; LTC experience preferred.

Formación

• Graduate of an accredited LPN School of Nursing.
• Current valid LPN license in Oregon.
• CPR certification.
• Six months experience in a long-term care environment preferred.

Responsabilidades

• Provides direct care under RN supervision and collaborates with the team.
• Assists in evaluations and care planning and communicates changes to the team/family.
• Administers medications as ordered and monitors responses.
• Documents care in the clinical record promptly.
• Responds to emergencies and performs CPR as needed.
• Maintains medication/treatment carts and cleans/replenishes supplies.

Conocimientos

Emergency response

Effective communication

Team collaboration

Point Click Care

Educación

LPN license in Oregon

CPR certification

Graduate of an accredited LPN School of Nursing

Herramientas

Point Click Care

Descripción del empleo

Description

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Skilled Nursing

Status: PRN

Shifts: Day 6:00 AM - 6:30 PM & Night 6:00 PM - 6:30 AM

Pay: $35.88 - $48.66 based on experience

Shift Differentials: Additional $1/hour on evening shift. Additional $1.50/hour on night shift.

Kruse Way Post Acute - 4550 Carman Dr, Lake Oswego, OR 97035

Visit us at www.KruseWayPostAcute.com

Kruse Way Post Acute is a leading healthcare provider in rehabilitation and skilled nursing care. Our mission is to provide personalized care for each of our patients that enhances their well-being and quality of life. Focusing on patient-centered rehabilitation with 24-hour skilled nursing care, the Kruse Way team creates custom treatment plans for each patient and resident, focusing on individual needs and goals.

Position Summary

Under the direction of an RN, the LPN provides individual and family-centered nursing care and treatment to elderly, acutely ill, or injured residents. Integrates technical skills and theoretical knowledge to meet the individual needs of residents and families. Assists the health care team with the prevention of illness and injury, maintenance of wellness, and provision of comfort.

Essential Functions

• Provides direct care and/or assists with care as directed and consistent with their scope of practice and competency. Initiates the SBAR process and collaborate with the RN for assessment and recommendations. Makes rounds with physicians and other team members, as needed.
• Participates in resident evaluations and care planning activities, reviews and revises residents’ assessments and care plans as needed to the extent permitted by state nurse practice act. Coordinates residents’ care activities and communicates changes to other team members and resident family/significant other. Oversees Medication Aide/Tech in medication/treatment administration. Administers treatments.
• Reviews, transcribes, communicates and implements physician orders, obtaining RN signature as required by state regulations. Communicates with resident’s physician. Assists with emergencies; administers cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
• Documents care performed and observations of resident status in the clinical record promptly by utilizing standard clinical documentation guidelines as required by the company, and local, state and federal rules and regulations.
• Participates in medication management to promote optimal safety and effectiveness for residents by administering medications as ordered, including next scheduled dose following admission/readmission. Notifying Charge Nurse of medications not available; Preparing, administering and documenting medications as prescribed; Observing and reporting resident responses to medication; Identifying and promptly communicating adverse drug reactions; Maintaining narcotic records accurately within scope of practice; Completing medication interchange and insurance prior to authorization as assigned; Ordering or arranging for ordering of pharmaceuticals; Notifying physicians of automatic stop orders.
• Completing recapitulated physician orders review, as assigned.
• Cleaning, organizing and replenishing supplies on medication/treatment carts after each use and prior to shift change.
• Completes clinical admission paperwork for new admissions.
• Initiates and assists consultants while providing services. Reviews documentation from consultant visits and follows up on recommendation. Assist with follow up on results of qualitative and quantitative medical record audits. Communicates and implements pharmacy review/drug regime review recommendations, as assigned.
• Assists with clinical discharge process.
• Ensures punctuality and regular attendance for assigned shifts.

Other Functions

• Performs other tasks as assigned.
• Conducts job responsibilities in accordance with the standards set out in the Company’s Code of Business Conduct, its policies and procedures, applicable federal and state laws, and applicable professional standards.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Ability to react decisively and quickly in emergency situations.
• Ability to communicate effectively with residents and their family members, and facility staff.
• Experience with Point Click Care preferred.

Requirements

Education

• Graduate of an accredited LPN School of Nursing.

Licenses/Certification

• Current valid LPN license in Oregon.
• Valid CPR certification.

Experience

• Six months experience in a long-term care environment preferred.

This position is represented by SEIU Local 503 and is subject to the applicable collective bargaining agreement.