Lpn - Prn Shifts - Lutheran Hillside Village Care - Peoria, United States - Lutheran Senior Services
Description
Looking for a position that's more than just a job? At Lutheran Senior Services, team members at all levels find their calling in our mission of Older Adults Living Life to the Fullest.
Work in an environment where you are part of a community and appreciated by the people you work with - residents and coworkers - every day.
Introduction
At Lutheran Senior Services, team members at all levels find their calling in our mission of Older Adults Living Life to the Fullest.
In this work environment, all team members are part of a community and appreciated by the people they work with - residents and coworkers - every day.
Summary
The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) performs nursing functions within the scope of practice and provides and/or coordinates care and services to meet the residents' physical, psychosocial, and functional care needs.
Practices nursing care within the scope of licensure and in accordance with the state Nurse Practice Act; Keeps a current active license; Follows state and federal licensure rules and regulations for the level of care in which they practice and in accordance with LSS clinical and administrative policies and procedures
Works collaboratively with the interdisciplinary team in defining individualized plans of care for each resident; Works closely with nursing leadership to ensure regulatory compliance; Promotes individual and team learning and provides teaching and role modeling of professional nursing practices to staff for quality clinical care
Passes medication and/or oversees the medication ordering and administration process
Maintains a working knowledge and understanding of the observation/assessment and documentation process for the level of licensure in which they work, including care and service plans and the MDS as applicable
Utilizes the electronic medical record to capture full clinical documentation in accordance with policy and procedures
Observes resident status as necessary to assure quality care; Coordinates with other resident services to assure continuity of care; Documents medical information and maintains detailed, timely, and accurate reports
Maintains a safe, comfortable, and functional environment by assessing potential hazards; Implements practices to maintain optimum safety
Oversees and directs the certified staff and others as assigned to ensure the LSS standards of care and services are provided
Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
A desire to perform a clinical role on a "People First" team with an understanding of the responsibilities and the expectations for the role
LPN licensure in state of practice
Must be CPR certified
Specialized training or experience in gerontological nursing preferred
Physical Requirements and Working Conditions
The physical requirements and work environment described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job duties and responsibilities.
Additional Information:
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