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LPN Staff Nurse - Sioux Falls, United States - LanceSoft
Description
Job Summary
This position provides care to assigned residents in a caring, safe and efficient manner and is responsible to perform the following according to location standards, procedures and individualized resident care plans.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
Assures medications and treatments are administered to assigned residents following nursing standards of practice. Updates care plan as needed.
Basic Responsibilities:
This position will be held accountable for complying with all related laws, regulations, company policies and procedures pertaining to his or her position and for fulfilling his or her obligations under the organization's corporate compliance program.
Other Duties:
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job.
Qualifications
Licensure Certification: Graduate of an accredited school of nursing. Licensure for state of practice is required. BLS
Skills/Abilities: Basic ability to communicate and comprehend; ability to measure and comprehend certain quantities;
knowledge of basic nursing skills; knowledge and familiarity with the therapeutic effects and side effects of all
medications administered.
Knowledge:
Physical/Mental Requirements: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee will operate/activate/use/prepare/inspect/place/detect/position objects, tools, or controls.
The employee will
frequently communicate/express oneself/exchange/observe/assess/detect information relative to this position.
The employee is required to maintain a stationary position/move/position self in response to job tasks. Must
be able to effectively communicate in English, both orally and in writing.
Supervisory Responsibilities: Directly supervises assigned employee(s). Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies, procedures and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and
disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems; fostering an environment for employee
engagement.
Accommodations:
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Work Environment:
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Frequency of travel may vary based on business need.
Weight Lifting Requirement: 35 lbs.