LPN: Direct Resident Care & Documentation

Midwest Health Inc; Lawrence (KS); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Midwest Health Inc in Lawrence, KS is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse to provide direct nursing care to residents in accordance with current federal, state, and local standards, guidelines, and regulations. The role emphasizes delivering high-quality care under the direction of the Director of Nursing.

The responsibilities include following facility policies, documenting changes in residents’ conditions, assisting with admissions and discharges, performing routine assessments, administering

Qualifications

• Must have a valid LPN license in good standing with the State.
• Must have a valid CPR certification.
• Must have basic computer skills; read, write, speak, and understand the English language.
• Must be able to work beyond normal working hours and on weekends and holidays when necessary.

Responsibilities

• Comply with the Facility’s personnel, safety, and corporate policies and procedures.
• Comply with the nursing department’s policies and procedures.
• Report witnessed or reported allegations of resident abuse/neglect immediately to the Administrator, Director of Nursing or Unit Manager.
• Treat residents, family members, visitors, and team members with dignity and respect.
• Maintain the confidentiality of all resident and family information.
• Report to work on time and as scheduled.
• Assist in the admission and discharge of residents.
• Assist residents in daily hygiene care including bathing, oral, ear, eye, facial, hair and nail care.
• Keep resident’s dry – changing clothing and linen when it becomes soiled or wet.
• Assist residents in bowel and bladder functions; collecting specimens when required.
• Assist in transporting residents to/from appointments, activity, and social programs.
• Assist with lifting, turning, moving, positioning, and transporting residents into and out of beds, chairs, bathtubs, wheelchairs, lifts, etc.
• Administer professional services such as catheterization, tube feedings, suction, dressings, colostomy, and drainage bags, taking blood, etc.
• Perform lab tests, blood pressures, and other routine monitored as required per the resident care plan.
• Admit, transfer, and discharge residents as required.
• Complete accident/incident reports as necessary.
• Complete and file required recordkeeping forms/charts upon admission/transfer/discharge. Chart nurses' notes reflecting care provided and resident response.
• Review complaints and grievances and report to Nurse Supervisor as required.
• Receive/give the nursing report upon reporting in and ending shift duty hours.
• Monitor safety regulations in equipment use and supplies.
• Recommend equipment and supply needs of unit/shift.
• Review care plans daily to ensure appropriate care is rendered.
• Maintain confidentiality of all resident care information.
• Oversee resident needs, staff and operations.

Job description

Midwest Health Inc in Lawrence, KS is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse to provide direct nursing care to residents in accordance with current federal, state, and local standards, guidelines, and regulations. The role emphasizes delivering high-quality care under the direction of the Director of Nursing.

The responsibilities include following facility policies, documenting changes in residents’ conditions, assisting with admissions and discharges, performing routine assessments, administering