LPN (Day)

Libby of Cascadia; Libby (MT); On-site; USD 48,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Libby of Cascadia is seeking an LPN to provide resident- and family-centered nursing care under an RN supervision in a long-term care setting in Libby, MT.

The role emphasizes medication administration, documentation, and collaboration with physicians and care teams. Qualifications include graduation from an accredited LPN program, Montana LPN license, CPR, and six months LTC experience.

Qualifications

• Graduate of accredited LPN School of Nursing.
• Licensed LPN in Montana and CPR certification.
• Six months experience in long-term care preferred.
• Ability to react decisively in emergencies; communicate with residents, families, and staff.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct care under RN supervision and participate in rounds.
• Assist in resident evaluations, care planning and med administration.
• Document care and observations promptly in the clinical record.
• Communicate with physicians and coordinate care with the team.
• Maintain safety and assist with emergency responses including CPR.

Skills

Emergency response

Communication

Education

LPN program graduate

Job description

Description

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; and/or,
• 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 visit 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.

Requirements

Education

Graduate of accredited LPN School of Nursing.

Licenses/Certification

Current valid LPN license in the state employed.

Valid CPR certification.

Experience

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