LTC Licensed Practical Nurse (PRN)

Coal County Healthcare Authority; Coalgate (OK); On-site; USD 33,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Coal County Healthcare Authority's Ruth Wilson Hurley Manor in Coalgate, OK is seeking a Per Diem Licensed Practical Nurse to provide direct patient care, administer medications and document care plans. The role emphasizes safe, compassionate care aligned with established policies.

The LPN will supervise staff, coordinate shift activities, transcribe physician orders, maintain accurate narcotic records, and participate in the admission/discharge processes within the nursing team.

Qualifications

• Must Obtain State LPN License

Responsibilities

• Administers injectable medications as ordered.
• Transcribes physicians orders to resident charts, cardex, medication cards, treatment care plans as required.
• Maintains narcotic records accurately for the shift.
• Reports changes in patient condition to the physician.
• Mentors staff on clinical issues, physician concerns and equipment/policies.

Skills

Patient care

Medication administration

Team supervision

Documentation accuracy

Education

State LPN License

Job description

Job DetailsJob Location: Ruth Wilson Hurley Manor - Coalgate, OK 74538Position Type: Per DiemPOSITION SUMMARY:

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Demonstrates knowledge of CCGH/CCEC standards of practice, policies and procedures, and other department specific guidelines.
• Provides on-going assessment of the residents physical, psychological, and social needs to determine levels and types of care.
• Demonstrates the ability to deliver care based on identified needs and physician orders.
• Prioritizes and delegates department activities as well as patient care activities to deliver safe, effective care in a timely manner.
• Administers activity within the department in a fair and efficient manner.
• Cognizant of and adapts to the changing trends in patient care on a shift basis.
• Supervise all staff, orienting to the area, assessing competencies, and skill knowledge.
• Assists other team members in providing patient care when professional skill and judgment is required.
• Monitor staff behavior in public areas and intervening if indicated, so the patient, physician, family or other customers only see on stage behavior.
• Interface with upset customers to problem-solve for good resolution of issues.
• Coordinates resources for staff with clinical questions, to assure the patient care is being completed, call light answered, medications given, physician questions answered, and patient care coordinated.
• Mentor new staff and seasoned staff on specific clinical issues, physician concerns and different equipment or policies.
• Periodically review the residents written discharge plan. Participate in the updating of the plan as necessary.
• Communicate department needs effectively to other leadership staff members.
• Assist DON and/or ADON with evaluation of staff. Provides counseling as necessary and in private.
• Participate in survey process made by authorized government agencies.
• Demonstrates the ability to provide written descriptive nurses notes that reflects the care provided to the resident, as well as the residents response to the care.
• Follows established procedures for charting all accidents/incidents involving residents, staff or visitors.
• Completes and files required record keeping forms/charts upon the residents admission, transfer, and/or discharge.
• Receive telephone orders from physicians and record on the Physicians Order Form.
• Demonstrates the ability to record new/changed diet orders. Forwards information to the dietary department.
• Transcribe physicians orders to resident charts, cardex, medication cards, treatment care plans as required.
• Report all discrepancies noted concerning physicians orders, diet change, charting error, etc. to the ADON.
• Prepare and administer injectable medications as ordered by the physician.
• Demonstrates the ability to verify the identity of the resident before administering medication and/or treatment.
• Orders prescribed medications, supplies, and equipment as necessary, and in accordance with established procedures.
• Ensures narcotic records are accurate for the shift.
• Dispose of drugs and narcotics as required, and in accordance with established procedures.
• Notifies the attending physician of automatic stop orders prior to the last dosage being administered.
• Reviews medication cards for completeness of information, accuracy in the transcription of the physicians order.
• Reports any changes in patient condition to the physician.
• Performs any other duty as assigned.

Qualifications

• Must Obtain State LPN License