Licensed Practical Nurse Part-Time PM/Weekend shift

Description

JOB SUMMARY

The primary responsibility of this position is to provide direct care to residents, assess, plan and modify care and implement interventions, as well as assist them with activities of daily living, while maintaining resident safety and comfort. In addition, this position provides direction to CNAs and Unit Assistants.

JOB DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

The following job responsibilities will comply with the ADA and any/all applicable state and federal laws. Duties and responsibilities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

•  Responsible for nursing care of assigned residents in accordance with nursing facility and nursing service policies and procedures.
•  Recognize changes in conditions during his/her shift and notify the attending physician and family when resident becomes ill or is injured.
•  Respond to resident call lights; Supervise resident-care personnel on his/her shift.
•  Prepare and administer medications and treatment. Chart medications and treatments according to procedure.
•  Supervise serving of diets and fluid intake.
•  Ensure rehabilitative nursing procedures are performed.
•  Maintain charts on his/her shift; Ensure timely completion of documentation by CNA staff.
•  Verify inventory of drugs covered by Controlled Substances Act of 1970.
•  Consult with Director of Nursing and Assistant Director of Nursing when necessary.
•  Assist in interpreting goals and objectives of facility for nursing service personnel.
•  Administer parenteral, intramuscular, and sub-cutaneous injections. IV therapy as defined by IL Nurse Practice Act.
•  Ensure Comprehensive Care Plan is followed.
•  Assist in the development Resident Assessment and Comprehensive Care Plans.
•  Personally receive or place calls to physician. Accurately transcribe physician's orders.
•  Order medications.
•  Be sensitive to families and respond in an appropriate professional manner.
•  Admit, discharge, and transfer patients from their assigned unit.
•  Complete assigned monthly summaries.
•  Read the staffing schedule at beginning of shift to ensure proper personnel are working their assigned group. Report all tardiness or leaves before end of shift on daily assignment sheet.
•  Assist CNA’s with patient cares whenever necessary (ie. feeding, vitals, etc.)
•  Maintain neat orderly work inversion.
•  Report any repairs needed to Maintenance Department.
•  Ensure cleanliness of all work areas including utility rooms.
•  Participate in facility committees as required.
•  Participate in staff meetings; Maintain compliance with facility in-service program.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

•  Occasional exposure to blood/body fluids as required for invasive procedures and treatments.
•  Frequent exposure to microbial bacteria and other infectious agents inherent to care of residents.
•  Frequent exposure to chemical compounds of medication and treatments.
•  Continuous exposure to hazardous chemicals such as disinfectants, cleansers, soap, etc. as identified by SDS manual.
•  Continuous exposure to plastic and/or materials which are used for personal protective equipment.
•  Occasional exposure to bodily injuries due to unpredictable behaviors of residents.
•  Occasional exposure to loud and unpleasant noises due to unpredictable behaviors of residents.
•  Seasonal exposure to high humidity due to residents’ option to control their environment.
•  Employees may also be required to wear additional items as part of their uniform (ie: gait belts).

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

•  Hold a current, active license as Practical/Vocational Nurse in Illinois.
•  Must be a graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
•  Required attendance of in-services, online training, and any other education required to maintain license.
•  1-2 years of experience in geriatric care setting, nursing home or other related health care facility preferred.

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES

•  Time management and organizational skills.
•  Knowledge of services, rehabilitation, therapy, administration, supervision, resident care, etc.
•  Knowledge of general nursing theory and practice with knowledge of principles and methods involved in instruction of nursing and auxiliary personnel
•  Ability to assess resident’s needs; Knowledge and application of techniques and methods of resident care; familiarity with state and federal policies, regulations and procedures
•  Awareness of special diets and their observance; use of medical and nursing equipment; and knowledge of medications and their effects.
•  Ability to follow set rules and protocol; provide direction to team members.
•  Passion for working with older people, have a caring attitude and sincere interest in others; alert to attitudes and feelings of residents.
•  Computer literacy a must.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

•  Physical activity throughout the work period. Performs work tasks involving carrying, transferring, and lifting various weight up to 25 pounds without assistance and over 25 pounds with assistance.
•  Pushes/pulls medication carts requiring force of 10-30 pounds on hard surfaces and carpeted floors.
•  Pushes/pulls residents weighing 75-250 pounds in wheel chairs and geri-chairs on hard surfaces and carpeted floors.
•  Lifts and carries light objects such as resident charts without assistance.
•  Stands and walks up to 75% of shift.
•  Stoops, bends and squats as required to reach lower drawers in carts and files.
•  Able to wear gloves and other protective equipment.
•  Occasionally reaches overhead to obtain supplies and medications.
•  Possesses skills for continuous handling, fingering and feeling required for palpation, operating and maintaining equipment, and providing medical treatments for abnormal conditions, ie: Wound care, resident care and medication administration.
•  Possess necessary skills to continuously comprehend and communicate with residents and staff.
•  Concentrate on moderate and/or fine detail with frequent interruptions necessary to perform a variety of functions.
•  Remembers multiple messages, information and assignments from 8 hours to long periods of time given to self and others.
•  Ability to read and write in English.
•  Ability to remain calm under stress.
•  Identifies residents, call lights, unusual occurrences on unit, at a distance of 50 feet.
•  Read small print in typed and written materials, thermometers, assess changes in resident's condition, monitor equipment.