Licensed Practical Nurse - Fairhaven, United States - Alden Court Skilled Nursing And Rehabilitation

Alden Court Skilled Nursing And Rehabilitation Fairhaven, United States

3 weeks ago

Description

Job Description

Job Summary: Assesses, plans and implements the nursing care of residents within the skilled nursing setting with the supervision of a Registered Nurse. Responsible for ensuring continuity of care of the residents between shifts by providing direct care as well as supervising the care given by CNAs and supportive staff members. Participates in resident and family teaching. Maintains role as resident advocate with a focus on the facility's mission.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Demonstrates Competency in the Following Areas:

Assesses residents on admission and on a weekly basis as well as when conditions change. Documents appropriately including Minimum Data Sets under the supervision of a Registered Nurse.

Assesses the resident's condition and nursing needs, prescribes appropriate nursing action.

Ability to adequately assess and reassess pain. Utilizes appropriate pain management techniques. Educates the resident and family regarding pain management.

Documents changes in residents condition and nursing care on progress notes and care plan.

Ability to interpret results of waived tests; take appropriate action on waived tests results.

Administers medications and follows the seven (7) medication rights and reduces the potential for medication errors.

Performs all aspects of resident care in an environment that optimizes resident safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/health care errors.

Supports and maintains a culture of safety and quality.

Meets current documentation standards and policies.

Notifies physician of changes in resident's condition and follows through until appropriate action is taken.

Notes and carries out physician's orders in a timely manner.

Gives a thorough report to oncoming shift by participating in walking rounds and documenting appropriately on calendar for upcoming needs.

Follows through as needed on information given by shift report, resident or family regarding resident concerns.

Implements plan of care of the resident based on assessments and goals established by the interdisciplinary care team.

Demonstrates Competency in the Following Areas:

Treats residents and their families with respect and dignity. Identifies and addresses psychosocial, cultural, ethnic and religious/spiritual needs of residents and their families.

Supervises other members of the healthcare team as needed to accomplish the plan of care which has been developed.

Demonstrates competence in technical and manual skills according to scope of practice for LPNs/LVNs.

Functions as a resident advocate by protecting the resident's rights.

Demonstrates creativity in solving problems and looking at situations in new and innovative ways.

Interacts with residents, families, co-workers, managers and other departmental staff in a kind, knowledgeable and friendly manner.

Consistently involves resident and family in planning for care, treatment, teaching needs and discharge plans.

Initiates and leads resident care conferences and updates plan of care, as appropriate.

Functions as a leader for the CNAs; delegates in a manner that contributes to the excellence of the nursing unit to which LPN/LVN is assigned.

Participates in orientation of new staff and assists in performance evaluations when needed.

Demonstrates ability to remain calm in emergency and/or stressful situations and gives everyone a feeling of confidence that station is under control.

Consistently follows the policies and procedures of the facility.

Exhibits genuine interest in and appreciation of adults in later years of life.

Is a motivated, independent individual who can organize workload so that all functions are completed appropriately.

Professional Requirements:

Adheres to dress code, appearance is neat and clean

Completes annual education requirements.

Maintains regulatory requirements.

Maintains resident confidentiality at all times.

Reports to work on time and as scheduled, completes work within designated time.

Wears identification while on duty, uses computerized punch time system correctly.

Professional Requirements:

Completes inservices and returns in a timely fashion.

Attends annual review and department inservices, as scheduled.

Represents the organization in a positive and professional ma

Actively participates in performance improvement and continuous quality improvement (CQI) activities.

Complies with all organizational policies regarding ethical business practices.

Communicates the mission, ethics and goals of the facility.

Regulatory Requirements:

• Graduate of an accredited LPN/LVN program.

• Current Licensed Practical Nurse/Licensed Vocational Nurse in State of Massachusetts.

• Current BCLS certification.

• Current certification in IV therapy.

Language Skills:

• Able to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing.

• Additional languages preferred.

Skills:

• Basic computer knowledge.

Physical Demands:

• For physical demands of position, including vision, hearing, repetitive motion and environment, see following description.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position without compromising resident care.

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