LPN/LVN

Topaz Fiscal Services; Salyersville (KY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Topaz Fiscal Services is seeking a licensed LVN/LPN to provide comprehensive nursing care to residents in a structured setting. The role requires administering medications, documenting progress, and ensuring safety and comfort while following all regulatory guidelines.

Ideal candidates will have at least 2 years of nursing experience, be in good standing with the state nursing board, and be prepared to collaborate with the healthcare team to implement care plans for acute and long-term residents.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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 a factual manner reflecting care and resident response.
• Receives/gives report from/to relieving nurse and records information for follow-up.
• Follows procedures for charting and reporting incidents for residents and employees.
• Performs frequent rounds to evaluate care delivery effectiveness.
• Prepares equipment and assists Physician during treatment and examination of resident.
• Maintains awareness of comfort and safety needs of resident.
• Observes resident and notifies supervisor or Physician of changes.

Skills

Nursing care

Vital signs

Documentation

Patient communication

Education

LVN/LPN license

Tools

Medical charting systems

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.