LPN/RN - Long Term Care

Fayette Medical Associates; Fayette (AL); Vor Ort; USD 55.000 - 75.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Fayette Medical Associates seeks a registered nurse to provide comprehensive nursing care for residents in a licensed facility. You will assess, plan, and deliver care in collaboration with physicians and families.

The role requires leadership of LPNs and CNAs, adherence to facility policies, and effective communication to ensure quality patient outcomes.

Qualifikationen

• RN degree required.
• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• In good standing and currently licensed by the State of Alabama.
• CPR certification up-to-date.
• Must be able to read, write, speak, and comprehend English.

Aufgaben

• Provides total nursing care for assigned residents. Assesses resident conditions and plans of care.
• Directs LPNs and CNAs in a charge nurse capacity.
• Teaches, supervises and counsels residents and family on long-term care procedures and rights.
• Follows all facility policies and procedures.
• Ensures quality care and adherence to each resident's plan of care.

Kenntnisse

Nursing care

Communication

Team leadership

English proficiency

Ausbildung

RN degree

High School diploma or equivalent

Jobbeschreibung

Provides nursing care for assigned residents according to established standards and practices, including state, federal and JCAHO

Responsibilities

• Provides total nursing care for assigned residents. Assesses resident conditions including physical, behavioral, psychosocial, developmental, and age specific factors and plans of care according to identified problems in a cost effective manner.
• Directs LPNs and CNAs on a daily basis in a charge nurse capacity. Uses the nursing process to provide all levels of direct resident care.
• Teaches, supervises and councils the residents and family regarding long term care procedures, resident rights and other care needs as appropriate to the residents condition.
• Follows all policies and procedures of the facility.
• Utilizes good communication and documentation skills to ensure proper plan of care from the physician and other disciplines.
• Ensures LPNs and nursing assistants are providing quality care and perform their duties in accordance with each resident's plan of care following the policy and procedure manual of the facility.
• Performs duties based upon established standards of practice for adults and geriatrics.
• Provide services in a cost-effective manner.

DCH Standards

• Maintains performance, patient and employee satisfaction and financial standards as outlined in the performance evaluation.
• Performs compliance requirements as outlined in the Employee Handbook
• Must adhere to the DCH Behavioral Standards including creating positive relationships with patients/families, coworkers, colleagues and with self.
• Requires use of electronic mail, time and attendance software, learning management software and intranet.
• Must adhere to all DCH Health System policies and procedures.
• All other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

RN degree required. High School diploma or equivalent required. In good standing and currently licensed by the State of Alabama. CPR certification up-to-date. Must be able to read, write, speak, and comprehend English. Computer skills for general knowledge of facility computers preferred. Demonstrates good communication skills for all population served. Must have positive attitude toward the elderly.