Licensed Practical Nurse 3-11 Shift

TMC•Dothan, AL

6d•$30 - $30•Onsite

About The Position

Welcome to a homelike atmosphere at Wesley Place on Honeysuckle. Here, you can work in an innovative, faith-based community while supporting our efforts to drive cultural change and better serve our residents and staff. The LPN position is to supervise the day-to-day nursing activities, including passing of medication in accordance with current federal, state, and local standards governing the facility, and as may be directed by the Director of Nursing Services or Assistant Director of Nursing Services, to ensure that the highest degree of quality care is maintained at all times. We are currently looking for top-notch LPNs to join our team. We offer good pay and a flexible schedule. Give us a call or stop by to inquire about the FTIO program, $30 an hour. In turn, you will commit to working a set number of hours per week.

Requirements

Ability to read and write in English
Ability to understand and follow written and oral instructions and directions
Ability to communicate with residents, families and personnel
Ability to remain calm under stress
Must be able to assist in lifting and/or transferring Residents weighing between 100 to 250 pounds.

Responsibilities

Direct the day-to-day functions of nursing activities
Participate in developing, maintaining and updating written nursing policies, procedures, manuals, objectives and philosophies
Complete and maintain medical forms, reports, evaluations, studies, charts, etc.
Admit, transfer and discharge residents as required
Ensure that nursing services personnel are giving proper resident care and performing their duties in accordance with written policies, procedures and manuals
Participate in implementing and maintaining a quality assurance program
Periodically review and participate in updating resident discharge plans
Participate in surveys and inspections by government agencies
Interpret the department’s policies and procedures to personnel, residents, families, visitors and government agencies as necessary
Make reports and recommendations to the Director of Nursing Services concerning operations of the department
Implement recommendations received from administration, other departments and/or committees as directed.
Inform personnel of new admissions, ensure that rooms are ready, greet new admissions and escort to rooms
Admit, transfer and discharge residents as necessary
Provide written and oral reports to the Director of Nursing concerning status of residents, problem areas, etc.
Assist in developing and implementing corrective actions as necessary
Monitor and check foods brought into the facility by families and visitors to ensure that it is within the resident’s dietary allowances
Make periodic reviews of nurses’ notes and charts and visit daily with residents to observe and evaluate their physical and emotional status
Monitor treatment to ensure residents are receiving proper care
Ensure proper use of restraints when necessary, in accordance with facility policies and procedures
Ensure cleanliness and safety of all nursing service treatment areas
Make rounds with physicians as necessary and ensure proper recordkeeping
Consult with physicians in providing care, treatment, diagnostic and therapeutic services, and notify physicians of resident accidents, incidents and changes in condition
Meet with residents and families and report problem areas
Administer professional services and provide direct nursing care as necessary
Assist in arranging transportation for discharged residents
Inform family members of the death of a resident and call funeral homes when requested.
Prepare and administer medications as ordered by the physician
Review medication cards for completeness, accuracy and adherence, and notify physicians of stop orders prior to the last dosage being administered
Verify resident identities to ensure prescribed medications are administered to the proper residents
Ensure that narcotic records are accurate and notify the Director of Nursing of all drug and narcotic discrepancies noted on the shift
Ensure proper disposal of drugs and narcotics
Order prescribed medications, supplies and equipment and necessary
Ensure that adequate levels of medications, supplies and equipment are available at all times, reporting needs to the Director of Nursing.
Sign, date and perform all routine charting and recordkeeping in accordance with established policies and procedures
Complete and chart all accidents and incidents involving residents and submit to the Director of Nursing as required
Encourage physicians to review treatment plans and to record and sign orders, progress notes, etc., chart nurses
Note in an informative and descriptive manner
Properly record telephone orders from physicians and transfer all physician orders to resident charts, medication cards, treatment and care plans, etc.
Record now and/or change diet orders and forward to the Dietary Department
Report all discrepancies noted concerning physicians’ orders, diet changes, charting errors, etc. to the Director of Nursing Services
Complete transfer and discharge forms and ensure that proper documentation is recorded
Complete and file all required forms, records, and charts upon resident admissions, transfers and/or discharges.
Assist in recruiting, interviewing, hiring, counseling, evaluating, disciplining and terminating nursing services personnel
Document and coordinate personnel actions with the Personnel Manager or Administrator
Schedule department work hours, including vacation and holiday schedules, shift and work assignments, etc. to ensure adequate staffing and to expedite work
Delegate administrative authority, responsibility and accountability to nursing services supervisory personnel as deemed necessary to perform assigned duties
Ensure that all nursing services personnel have valid and current licenses and are performing duties in accordance with acceptable nursing standards
Review personnel complaints and grievances and ensure that all personnel are treated consistent with policies and applicable laws.
Develop work assignments
Participate in reviewing and evaluating the department’s staffing requirements, employee performance evaluations and employee absenteeism
Make recommendations (including recommendations concerning discipline, transfer and discharge) to administration as necessary to ensure adequate staffing and to expedite work
Make daily rounds and report findings to the Director of Nursing to ensure that nursing services personnel are performing duties in accordance with acceptable nursing standards
Ensure that personnel, residents and visitors follow established policies and procedures at all times
Meet with nursing personnel in a regular basis to identify and correct problem areas and to improve nursing services
Review and report to the Director personnel complaints and grievances and ensure that all personnel are treated consistent with policies and applicable laws.
Maintain resident confidentiality and privacy
Treat residents with kindness, dignity and respect
Know and comply with and ensure that all nursing services personnel know and comply with Residents’ Rights rules
Monitor nursing services to ensure that residents’ rights and needs are met
Review, promptly report to the Administrator and maintain written records of all resident complaints and grievances.
Assist and participate in developing for each resident a preliminary and comprehensive assessment and written care plan that identifies the nursing and medical problems and/or needs of the resident and the goals to be accomplished for each problem and/or need identified
Encourage residents and their families to participate in the development and review of care plans
Ensure that all nursing services personnel are aware of the care plans and that care plans are used in providing daily nursing services to the residents
Review nurses’ notes and monitor residents to ensure that the care plans are being followed and that residents’ needs are being met.
Recommend the equipment and supply needs of the Nursing Services Department
Ensure that adequate and cost effective inventory control procedures are followed
Make periodic inspections of medications, supplies and equipment to ensure that adequate levels are maintained
Develop and implement procedures to ensure that trained and authorized personnel operate nursing service equipment in a safe manner.
Participate in in-service training classes
Implement and maintain orientation programs for new employees
Provide leadership and direction concerning essential principles for nursing personnel
Maintain professional competence, as well as current licenses, through participation in continuing education programs, seminars and training programs.
Monitor nursing personnel to ensure established safety, fire and disaster, infection control and all other departmental policies and procedures are followed
Participate in developing, implementing and maintaining procedures for reporting hazardous conditions or equipment
Ensure cleanliness of nursing service work areas, stations, preparation rooms, treatment areas and resident care rooms.
All Other Duties as Assigned