NOC SHIFT- Nurse

Caldwell of Cascadia, LLC; Caldwell (ID); Vor Ort; USD 42.000 - 64.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Caldwell of Cascadia, LLC is seeking an LPN to provide individual and family-centered nursing care in Caldwell, Idaho. Under the supervision of an RN, you will care for elderly and acutely ill residents in a long-term care setting.

Responsibilities include direct care, medication administration, care planning, and thorough documentation. Must have graduating from an accredited LPN program with Idaho license and CPR; LTC experience is preferred.

Qualifikationen

• Graduate of an accredited LPN program with active Idaho license.
• Current CPR certification.
• Six months' LTC experience preferred.

Aufgaben

• Provide direct care under RN supervision and coordinate with the health care team.
• Participate in resident evaluations, care planning, and documentation.
• Administer medications and monitor resident responses per orders.
• Maintain narcotic records, safety, and infection control practices.
• Communicate changes to physicians and family as needed.
• Ensure punctuality, shift completion, and accurate charting.

Kenntnisse

Emergency response

Effective communication

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Ausbildung

Graduate of accredited LPN School of Nursing

Jobbeschreibung

Description

Position Summary

Under the direction of an RN, the LPN provides individual and family-centered nursing care and treatment to elderly, acutely ill, or injured residents. Integrates technical skills and theoretical knowledge to meet the individual needs of residents and families. Assists the health care team with the prevention of illness and injury, maintenance of wellness, and provision of comfort.

Essential Functions

• Provides direct care and/or assists with care as directed and consistent with their scope of practice and competency. Initiates the SBAR process and collaborate with the RN for assessment and recommendations. Makes rounds with physicians and other team members, as needed.
• Participates in resident evaluations and care planning activities, reviews and revises residents’ assessments and care plans as needed to the extent permitted by state nurse practice act. Coordinates residents’ care activities and communicates changes to other team members and resident family/significant other. Oversees Medication Aide/Tech in medication/treatment administration. Administers treatments.
• Reviews, transcribes, communicates and implements physician orders, obtaining RN signature as required by state regulations. Communicates with resident’s physician. Assists with emergencies; administers cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
• Documents care performed and observations of resident status in the clinical record promptly by utilizing standard clinical documentation guidelines as required by the company, and local, state and federal rules and regulations.
• Participates in medication management to promote optimal safety and effectiveness for residents by
• administering medications as ordered, including next scheduled dose following admission/readmission.
• Notifying Charge Nurse of medications not available;
• Preparing, administering and documenting medications as prescribed;
• Observing and reporting resident responses to medication;
• Identifying and promptly communicating adverse drug reactions;
• Maintaining narcotic records accurately within scope of practice;
• Completing medication interchange and insurance prior to authorization as assigned;
• Ordering or arranging for ordering of pharmaceuticals;
• Notifying physicians of automatic stop orders;
• Completing recapitulated physician orders review, as assigned; and/or,
• Cleaning, organizing and replenishing supplies on medication/treatment carts after each use and prior to shift change.
• Completes clinical admission paperwork for new admissions.
• Initiates and assists consultants while providing services. Reviews documentation from consultant visit and follows up on recommendation. Assist with follow up on results of qualitative and quantitative medical record audits. Communicates and implements pharmacy review/drug regime review recommendations, as assigned.
• Assists with clinical discharge process.
• Ensures punctuality and regular attendance for assigned shifts.

Other Functions

• Performs other tasks as assigned.
• Conducts job responsibilities in accordance with the standards set out in the Company’s Code of Business Conduct, its policies and procedures, applicable federal and state laws, and applicable professional standards.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Ability to react decisively and quickly in emergency situations.
• Ability to communicate effectively with residents and their family members, and facility staff.

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Requirements

Education

Graduate of accredited LPN School of Nursing.

Licenses/Certification

Current valid LPN license in the state employed.

Valid CPR certification.

Experience

Six months experience in a long-term care environment preferred.