LPN

University Heights Rehab and Care Community; Aurora (CO); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance with Rx benefits

Dental insurance

Vision care

Paid vacation

Job summary

University Heights Rehab and Care Community is seeking an LPN to provide quality nursing care in accordance with established standards. The ideal candidate will have a passion for patient care along with a valid Colorado license and experience in long-term care. Responsibilities include care coordination, supervising nursing staff, and performing administrative duties. Join a team that values care beyond a medical chart, emphasizing kindness and integrity in every interaction.

Qualifications

• One-year experience in a long-term care environment preferred.
• Experience as a Licensed Practical Nurse and CPR certification needed.
• Familiarity with state and federal regulations is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing care to residents and supervise nursing activities.
• Coordinate resident care and communicate changes in conditions.
• Administer medications and treatments according to physician orders.

Skills

Knowledge of computer systems

Knowledge of nursing and medical practices

Leadership and supervisory skills

Patience and tact

Education

Current, unencumbered, active license to practice as an LPN in Colorado

CPR Certification

Job description

WHAT WE'RE ABOUT

We believe care goes beyond a medical chart. With kindness and integrity as our guide, we strive for excellence in every interaction.

Requirements:

You care.

POSITION SUMMARY

The primary responsibilities of your role in your assigned location is to provide direct nursing care to residents and to supervise the day-to-day nursing activities following the current federal, state and local standards, guidelines and regulations that govern long term care and skilled nursing facilities. You are entrusted to ensure that the highest degree of quality care will always be provided to our residents.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Care Coordination Duties: 85% time

• Coordinate resident care with other departments
• Communicate changes in resident's condition with employees, physician, resident and family members
• Perform administrative duties such as: completing medical documents, reports, evaluations, studies, charting, etc
• Admit, transfer and discharge residents as required
• Complete accident/incident reports
• Evaluate adequate supplies are available including but not limited to pharmaceuticals, resident personal supplies and equipment
• Evaluate that resident abuse does not occur
• Complete rounds to evaluate and assist in development and implementation various types of care needs on each resident including but not limited to; wound care, behavior management, respiratory care, etc
• Provide treatments and care to medically complex residents in collaboration with the physician
• Attend care plan meetings as assigned
• Provide care plan updates as necessary to assure appropriate resident care
• Provide resident care according to physician orders and care plan
• Administer medications and treatments according to physician orders and standard of practice
• Respond to all resident call lights regardless of assignment
• Coordinate with outside agencies including but not limited to; hospitals, hospice, home health, lab, x-ray etc

Teamwork & Supervisory: 15% time

• Assist with training, supervision, reviews and corrective action for nursing personnel
• Make rounds to evaluate quality of care performance and teamwork by employees, assuring quality service
• Make recommendations to the nursing supervisor concerning employee dismissals, transfers, etc
• Respond to resident and family grievances and report per policy
• Establish open lines of communication between all nursing personnel
• Maintain confidentiality and rights of resident, family, employee and facility information in compliance with PHI HIPAA policies and applicable regulations and company policy
• Maintain safe work environment and exhibit safe work practices
• Demonstrate a passion for caring as evidenced by interaction with co-workers, residents, families and visitors
• Participate in QAPI and other quality improvement initiatives
• Perform other duties as requested

SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE:

• Knowledge of computer systems including Point Click Care
• Working knowledge of long-term care and skilled nursing state and federal regulations (preferred)
• Knowledge of nursing and medical practices, procedures and standards of care
• Leadership and supervisory skills-willingness to work harmoniously with and supervise other personnel
• Patience, tact and a cheerful disposition, enthusiasm as well as willingness to handle difficult people
• Knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age-related needs of the residents served

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Experience: One-year experience in a long-term care environment (preferred)

License: Current, unencumbered, active license to practice as an LPN in Colorado, CPR Certification

BENEFITS:

• Medical insurance with Rx benefits
• Dental insurance
• Vision care
• Paid vacation