Nurses-RN & LPN 11p-7a

LPN/RN Hall Nurse

Join our team as an LPN/RN Hall Nurse, providing essential nursing care to residents assigned in a supportive and collaborative environment.

Job Description

• Provides nursing care to residents assigned.
• Participates in planning and implementing unit activities on the shift as assigned by the Director of Nursing (DON) and/or RN Supervisor.
• Ensures that department personnel, residents, visitors, etc., follow established policies and procedures, including safety rules and regulations.
• Provides accurate and consistent information to personnel, residents, visitors, family members, etc., as necessary.
• Maintains confidentiality of pertinent resident care information to assure resident rights are protected.
• Assures that a stock level of medications, medical supplies, equipment, etc., are maintained at adequate levels.
• Notifies the resident's attending/alternate physician, RN supervisor, and the resident's legal guardian representative when the resident becomes critically ill or injured.
• Works with the facility's consultants as necessary and implements recommended changes as directed by the DON.
• Makes oral reports/recommendations for interventions for nursing plans of care to the supervising RN/DON concerning the delivery of resident care.
• Monitors residents throughout the assigned shift to assure that prescribed treatment is being properly administered.
• Prepares/administers medications as ordered by the physician and according to agency policy.
• Charts nurses' notes in an informative and descriptive manner that reflects pertinent information and the care provided.
• Assists in orientation of newly assigned unlicensed personnel to facility-specific nursing procedures.

Requirements

• Must be a graduate of an approved LPN/RN program.
• Training in rehabilitative and restorative nursing practices is preferred.
• Must have training in a hospital, skilled nursing care facility, or other related medical facility.
• Current CPR Certification.
• Must function independently within the scope of practice for LPN, have flexibility, personal integrity, and the ability to work effectively with residents, personnel, and support agencies.
• Must meet state requirements for relevant licensures or certifications and have no disciplinary action in effect against professional license.

Personal Skills and Traits Desired

• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.
• Must be a supportive team member and contribute to teamwork.
• Ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action.
• Ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel, and the public.
• Must have patience, tact, and willingness to deal with difficult residents, family, and staff.

Additional Assigned Tasks

• Treats all residents with dignity and respect while promoting and protecting all residents' rights.
• Establishes a culture of compliance by adhering to all facility policies and procedures.
• Follows appropriate safety and hygiene measures at all times to protect residents and themselves.
• Reports any allegations of abuse, neglect, misappropriation of property, exploitation, or mistreatment of residents to supervisor and/or administrator.

Working Conditions

• Ability to move intermittently throughout the workday.
• Meets general health requirements according to facility policy, including medical and physical exams and checking immunity status to various infectious diseases.
• Ability to work beyond normal working hours and on weekends and holidays when necessary.