LPN LTC

Sarah Bush Lincoln; Washington Court House (OH); On-site; USD 33,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

Sarah Bush Lincoln is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse for Long-Term Care who will render direct nursing care and perform assessments, documentation, and education for residents. The role includes 6:00pm–6:00am shifts with weekend and holiday rotation.

Responsibilities include pain management, medication administration, charting, discharge coordination, and collaboration with the care team to optimize patient outcomes. High standards of documentation and patient communication are required.

Qualifications

• High School diploma required.
• BLS or CPR certification within 90 days of hire.
• Graduate of Accredited LPN Program.
• LPN license (Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation) required.

Responsibilities

• Assess and reassess pain and use appropriate pain management techniques.
• Educate residents and families regarding the plan of care.
• Administer medications and treatments per protocol.
• Clarify physician orders and take appropriate actions.
• Document admissions, assessments, and quarterly changes in patient condition.

Skills

Pain management

Documentation

Patient education

Team communication

Education

High School Diploma

BLS/CPR certification

Graduate of Accredited LPN Program

LPN license (IL DFP Reg)

Job description

LPN LTC

Job Description

Renders general care procedures on residents/patients, assessment of resident/patient, documents these procedures, educates other caregivers, communicates specific job functions with other employees and assists other nursing duties which aides on the overall delivery of care.

6:00pm - 6:00am with weekend and holiday rotation

Pay starting at $23.87 + shift and weekend differential

Responsibilities

Adequately assesses and reassesses pain. Utilizes appropriate pain management techniques. Educates the resident and family regarding pain management., Administers medications and treatments according to protocol. Clarifies and reviews physician’s orders and takes appropriate action., Assesses residents on admission and at least quarterly, as well as when conditions change. Documents appropriately including Minimum Data Sets., Coordinates discharge planning with all team members., Documents completely and thoroughly. Assures that documentation reflects changes in patient condition and notification to appropriate individual has occurred., Enhances patient care and efficiency of unit by optimizing workflow of all team members. Delegates to other members and holds them accountable for delivery of quality patient care. Provides education and constructive feedback to team members., Notifies physician of changes in resident’s condition and follows through until appropriate action is taken. Documents changes in resident’s condition. Orders ancilliary testing and prescriptions., Performs general patient care and Activities of Daily Living (ADL) procedures., Plans and evaluates care in collaboration with appropriate disciplines for assigned patients. Leads and participates in daily care to modify plan of care. Identifies patient problems on integrated flowsheets and documents against the plan of care., Responds to patient’s call light and other indicators for assistance promptly and courteously and follows through to meet patient’s needs., Teaches patients and family members about the plan of care and documents education. Keeps both patient and significant others informed.

Requirements

High School (Required)BLS or CPR certification (within 90 days of hire) - Sarah Bush Lincoln, Graduate of Accredited LPN Program - Sarah Bush Lincoln, LPN - Licensed Practical Nurse - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation

Compensation

Estimated Compensation Range

$23.87 - $37.00

Pay based on experience