LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse)

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
*POSITION SUMMARY STATEMENT: * The Licensed Practical Nurse will provide direct resident care by assessing, planning, implementing, evaluating and documenting individual resident needs, actions taken, and resident responses according to the plan of care.
Must possess the skills and abilities to engage in the nursing process including, but not limited to, nursing analysis, planning, nursing intervention and evaluation in the promotion and maintenance of the resident’s health.
Must work in a collaborative and cooperative relationship with other members of the health care team.
Must have the skills/abilities to evaluate and ensure that the medical plan of care is carried out.
Must have the skills needed to supervise and delegate appropriate functions to subordinate personnel.
Must provide care in compliance with the Montana Nurse Practice Act.
*ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:* 1.
Gives/receives accurate, concise change of shift report.
2.
Accurately prepares and administers all scheduled medications, tube feedings and treatments, as ordered.
Administers PRN medications and treatments as necessary.
3.
Counts and administers narcotics/controlled substances per facility policy.
4.
Orders medications as necessary, according to facility policy.
Receives medication delivery from pharmacy and checks all drugs received.
Documents proof of medications received, according to facility policy.
5.
Makes rounds; assesses unstable residents.
Observes, evaluates, reports and documents all changes in residents’ conditions every two hours, or as needed.
6.
Notifies physicians (providers), when necessary, of changes in resident’s condition, weight, medication errors, medication not available, abnormal laboratory/radiology results and any other unusual observations.
7.
Reviews and revises resident care plan when documenting progress notes.
8.
Recognizes signs and symptoms of abuse, is knowledgeable and understanding of policy and abuse reporting procedure, initiating investigation of possible abuse, skin tears and of unknown origin.
9.
Implements appropriate action with staff, as necessary, to protect residents.
This may include suspending the staff member until management concludes the investigation.
10.
Independently intervenes in other situations that may affect resident safety, implements appropriate action with staff as necessary, as stated in abuse policy/protocol.
11.
Aware of and compliant with Federal and State regulations.
12.
Attempts to replace call-ins and reassigns remaining staff, based on resident needs.
13.
Prepares nursing assistants’ assignments and explains all pertinent resident care to nursing assistants.
Delegates or assigns aspects of resident’s care to healthcare team members, commensurate with validated competency to perform tasks assigned.
14.
Orients and supervises new licensed staff, evaluates their performance, and reports any issues to Director of Nursing.
15.
Supervises new unlicensed staff, evaluates their performance and reports any issues to Director of Nursing.
Prepares, administers and signs disciplinary documentation.
16.
Routinely promotes infection control practices.
17.
Supervises all resident care and assists with direct resident care as necessary/needed.
(This includes, but is not limited to, meal service, ensuring proper diet is served and residents are assisted as necessary; distribution of additional nourishment; prompt response to residents’ call lights.
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Participates in resident care conferences.
Supports and collaborates with the multidisciplinary team approach to residents’ needs.
The employee will demonstrate the ability to: manage time, maintain a safe and clean environment, practice confidentiality, treat all persons with respect and professional courtesy, accept change, support the mission and vision of Rosebud Health Care Center (RHCC), accept and provide constructive feedback, be a team player, and adhere to the infection control, fire and safety, disaster and hazardous waste policies.
The employee must also demonstrate the competencies for the position and adhere to policies and procedures for their department.
A review of this description has excluded the marginal functions of the position that are incidental to the performance of fundamental job duties.
This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position.
Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties requested by their supervisor in accordance with regulatory, legal, and organizational policies and procedures.
*Education, Experience and Licensure/Certification Requirements: * Requirements are representative of the minimum level of knowledge, skills and/or abilities necessary to perform the essential functions of the position.
* Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing * Current Montana Licensed Practical Nurse licensure * Certification in Basic Life Support * Ability to communicate effectively and diplomatically within a multi-functional team * Strong organizational skills and attention to detail * Ability to successfully function in a fast paced, service oriented environment * Experience in understanding and usage of computers and ability to learn new programs Job Types: Full-time, Part-time Pay: $23.
72 - $35.
58 per hour Expected hours: 36 per week Benefits: * 401(k) * 401(k) matching * Dental insurance * Employee assistance program * Employee discount * Flexible schedule * Flexible spending account * Health insurance * Life insurance * Paid time off * Relocation assistance * Vision insurance Medical specialties: * Geriatrics Physical setting: * Long term care Standard shift: * Day shift * Night shift Supplemental pay types: * Bonus opportunities * Overtime pay Supplemental schedule: * Holidays * Overtime Weekly schedule: * 3x12 * Monday to Friday * Rotating weekends Work Location: In person