RN and LPN Day and Night Shift

Kenwood-Health-Center,-LL; Richmond (KY); On-site; USD 30,000 - 41,000; Part time

Job summary

Kenwood-Health-Center,-LL in Richmond, KY is seeking a licensed LVN/LPN to provide total nursing care for residents during assigned shifts (part-time). You will administer prescribed medications, transcribe physician orders, document progress notes, and monitor residents for safety and comfort.

Reporting to the DON/Administrator, you will follow regulatory standards, participate in care planning, coordinate with therapists, and respond to emergencies.

Qualifications

• Licensed LVN/LPN in Kentucky with good standing.
• Minimum 2 years related nursing experience.
• Knowledge of nursing standards and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Provide total nursing care for residents on the assigned unit.
• Administer prescribed medications and transcribe orders.
• Document progress notes and resident responses.
• Monitor vitals and detect deviations from normal.
• Respond to emergencies following nursing protocols.
• Coordinate rehabilitation with therapists for 24-hour needs.
• Ensure care plan adherence and accurate CNA communication.

Skills

Nursing care

Vital signs

Medication administration

Education

LVN/LPN license (state)

2 years experience

Tools

EMR documentation

Job description

part time 7pm-7am and 7am-7pm shift

POSITION PURPOSE:

• 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 /s he 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 CN A '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 of2 years related experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Good standing in the state registry is required.