LPN: Patient-Centric Long-Term Care Nurse

IntegriNurse; Fairview Commons (GA); On-site; USD 61,992 - 66,124; Full time

Job summary

Integritus Healthcare, Inc. is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse for Fairview Commons. The role involves providing basic nursing care, documenting patient assessments, and collaborating with healthcare teams. The ideal candidate has at least one year of experience in long-term care and relevant technical training. Offered compensation ranges from $45 to $48 USD per hour, with responsibilities including medication administration and emergency response. This role is vital for maintaining patient well-being and ensuring compliance with healthcare standards.

Qualifications

• 1 year experience working in a long-term care setting.
• Technical/other training or better.
• Licensed Practical Nurse.

Responsibilities

• Provide basic nursing care such as checking blood pressure and inserting catheters.
• Document accurate and ongoing assessment of patient status.
• Communicate with RNs and physicians regarding patients’ needs.
• Collaborate with other nurses and health team members.

Job description

IntegriNurse- Fairview Commons
Great Barrington, MA 01230, USA

• Pay or shift range: $45 USD to $48 USD
  
  The estimated range is the budgeted amount for this position. Final offers are based on various factors, including skill set, experience, location, qualifications and other job-related reasons.

Description

• Provide basic nursing care such as checking blood pressure, inserting catheters, and helping comfort patients by performing tasks such as changing and dressing
• Document accurate and ongoing assessment of patient status: Document patient care, including nursing intervention, patient response to care provided, patient needs, problems, capabilities, limitations, and progress toward goals
• Communicate with RNs and physicians regarding patients’ needs
• Collaborate with other nurses and health team members to ensure patients’ wellbeing
• Teach patient/significant other appropriate health information in a timely manner and share written informational material, as applicable.
• Perform direct patient care, using established procedures, policies, and standards
• Prepare and administer medications according to policy and procedure.
• Observe and document patients’ responses to pertinent medications.
• Demonstrate ability to handle emergency situations in a prompt, precise, and professional manner.
• Admit, transfer, and discharge residents as required.
• Perform administrative duties such as completing medical forms, reports, evaluations, charting, etc., as necessary.
• Receive phone orders from physicians and record on the Physician’s Order Form.
• Chart all reports of accidents/incidents involving residents. Follow established procedures.
• Verify the identity of each resident before administering the medication/treatment.
• Ensure adequate medications, supplies, and equipment are available. Report needs to DON.
• Ensure narcotic records are accurate for your shift.
• Notify DON of all drug and narcotic discrepancies.
• Give a thorough, concise report at change of shift. Communicate pertinent information to the appropriate person in a timely manner.
• Performs all job responsibilities in accordance with safety and infection control policies and procedures, including thorough hand washing, use of disposable gloves where indicated and proper disposal of soiled materials.
• Follow established policies concerning exposure to blood/body fluids.
• Demonstrate correct and safe technique in the use of equipment, according to specific product information/instructions.
• Attend and participate in mandatory, and scheduled training and educational classes to maintain current certification as a licensed nurse.
• All responsibilities will be conducted in a manner that exhibits the Integritus Healthcare mission, vision, and core values.

Qualifications

Education

Required

Technical/other training or better.

Experience

Preferred

1 year experience working in a long-term care setting.

Licenses & Certifications

Required

License Practical Nurse

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