LPN/LVN

Salyersville Nursing and Rehabilitation Center; Salyersville (KY); On-site; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Salyersville Nursing and Rehabilitation Center seeks an LVN/LPN to provide comprehensive nursing care on the assigned unit. You will administer medications, document progress, and respond to emergencies, coordinating with therapists to meet 24-hour rehab needs. A valid license and ongoing registry standing are required.

You will supervise CNAs, ensure care plans are followed, and maintain accurate records of resident conditions and responses to treatments.

Qualifications

• Current LVN/LPN license with 2+ years related experience.
• Good standing in state registry required.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for total nursing care of residents during shift.
• Administers prescribed medications and treatments per nursing techniques.
• Charts progress notes and records resident responses to care.
• Receives/gives reports, and follows up as necessary.
• Maintains resident comfort and safety and responds to emergencies.
• Coordinates with therapists to meet 24-hour rehabilitation needs.
• Ensures care plans are followed and documented accurately.
• Oversees CNA staff awareness of care plans and daily documentation.

Skills

Nursing care

Medication administration

Vital signs

Documentation

Emergency response

Team coordination

Education

LVN/LPN license

2+ years experience

Job description

Same day pay available

POSITION PURPOSE:

Organizes and directs assigned unit duties to provide quality nursing care to residents.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF POSITION:

• Responsible during the shift for the total nursing care of residents in the assigned unit.

• Assumes responsibility for compliance with Federal, State, Local, and company regulations.

• Explains procedures and treatments and care plan to resident.

• Administers prescribed medications and treatments in accordance with approved nursing techniques.

• Transcribes physician's orders.

• Charts progress notes in an informative, factual manner that reflects the care administered as well as the resident's response to care.

• Receives /gives report from/to nurse he /she is relieving/coming on and records sufficient information and implements appropriate follow-up action as necessary

• Follows established procedures for charting and reporting all reports of incident/accidents for res idents and employees.

• Conducts frequent rounds to evaluate effectiveness of care delivery.

• Prepares equipment and a ids Physician during treatment and examination of resident.

• Maintains awareness of comfort and safety needs of resident.

• Observes resident, records significant conditions and reactions, and notifies supervisor or Physician of resident's condition and reaction to drugs, treatments, and significant incidents .

• Takes temperature, pulse, blood pressure, and other vital signs to detect deviations from normal and assess condition of resident.

• Responds to emergency situations based upon nursing standards, policies, procedures, and protocol.

• Assists in completion of the care plans (acute and long term) and is involved in the care conference as deemed necessary.

• Participates, reports to DON/ Administrator and conducts (as appropriate) investigations related to any alleged abuse.

• Ensures that documentation is reflective of the care plan and that the approaches on the care plan are being followed.

• Assures that assigned CNA's are aware of the resident care plan, and ensure that the nursing assistant refers to the care plan prior to administering care.

• Monitors that CNA's documentation is completed daily .

• Takes report form CNA's to facilitate accurate documentation in resident medical record.

• Follows company policy and procedure in the event a restraint must be utilized.

• Coordinates residents' rehabilitation program with therapists to ensure 24 hour rehabilitation needs are met.

• Identifies residents at risk for nutritional problems and implements preventative measures.

• Records new/changed diet orders. Forwards information to the Dietary Department.

• Makes beds, bathes and feeds resident, when necessary.

• Assures documentation is accurately completed for admission, discharge and transfer.

• Supervises and evaluates implementation of the "Resident's Rights".

• Participates in department or unit quality improvement activities.

• Follows facility procedure requesting supplies and charges for items ordered through Central Supply.

• Participates and attends periodic in-services and staff meetings.

• Perform additional duties as assigned.
  EDUCATION/ REQUIREMENTS:
  Current State of LVN/LPN with a minimum of 2 years related experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Good standing in the state registry is required.