LPN/RN 11p-7a

Licensed Staff Nurse

Shift is 11p-7a with $1.00 more an hour shift differential pay. Schedule is 4 on 2 off. Pay depends on experience.

Sign-on bonus with full-time employment.

Tuition reimbursement up to $2000 for new LPN graduates if hired within the first six months of licensure.

Are you looking for a rewarding career? Do you have a passion for caring and helping others? Do you want to be part of a nursing team that changes lives? Come join our team whose mission is to provide excellent resident care with a vision to be the provider and employer of choice in long-term care through integrity, professionalism, and the art of caring.

Job Description

• The Licensed Staff Nurse communicates with off-going and arriving shifts of personnel to assure the continuum of quality of care.
• Makes rounds, evaluates the physical, emotional, and social needs of the residents to ensure the staff assigned provides intervention as indicated.
• Supervises the care provided by the Nursing Assistants assigned to the unit, providing intervention and education as indicated.
• Prepares and administers medications and treatments according to procedures.
• Consults with physicians, receives, records, and transcribes orders as required.
• Reviews resident's care plans and assures these plans are followed.
• Documents on records as per policy and procedures of the facility.

Requirements

• Demonstrates leadership and managerial ability.
• Has the ability to organize, plan, and supervise the Nursing Assistants assigned to work a designated unit and shift.
• Maintains effective interpersonal relationships and works well with the general public.
• Is of good emotional, mental, and physical health, having sound judgment and high professional standards.
• Must be willing and capable of providing emergency care as needed for any resident in the facility.
• Is courteous in working with residents, families, and employees.
• Maintains a neat, well-groomed, and professional appearance at all times.
• Must be willing to be in the facility ready to begin assigned duties on time.
• Must be willing to be in the facility during weekdays as well as weekend hours.
• Must be willing to participate in the on-call schedule.
• Must be willing to work preferred shifts as scheduled and assist on other shifts as needed to assure adequate staffing to meet the needs of each resident.
• Must demonstrate the ability to follow and supervise assigned staff to assure the facility's policies and procedures are upheld.
• Must demonstrate the ability to manage and supervise the assigned unit in a productive, timely manner.
• Must maintain a current healthcare provider cardio-pulmonary resuscitation certification.

Responsibilities

• Receives report from the off-going shift and gives report to the oncoming shift.
• Reviews communication systems to be knowledgeable of any unusual occurrences during the previous shifts.
• Assigns nursing assistants and other designated personnel assuring each resident's needs will be met during the assigned shift.
• Gives report to Nursing Assistants.
• Makes rounds of the assigned unit frequently during the shift providing intervention as needed. During the entire shift, will be attuned to needs of the unit while doing other nursing tasks.
• Prepares and administers medications as ordered using the 5 rights method. Reorders medications as needed in preparation for future shifts. Assesses and documents medication issues as per policy.
• Provides special procedures as ordered.
• Completes treatments as ordered. Assesses and documents accordingly. Contacts the physician for any treatment issues as per policy.
• Supervises the meal services for each resident on the unit. Works with the staff to assure each resident is provided adequate nutrition for each meal.
• Monitors residents for risk or complications as a result of the residents' medical conditions (i.e., skin breakdown, incontinence, contractures, reduced mobility, reduced involvement in bathing, dressing, or eating, weight loss, behaviors due to change in lifestyle, etc.).
• Observes and monitors the Nursing Assistants to assure that residents' needs are met and nurse aides' duties are performed.
• Documents on nurse's notes as per policy. Assures there is accurate and timely documentation of any unusual observation, incident, or situation.
• Reviews and follows resident's plan of care.
• Admits residents as required.
• Assists in ordering and reviewing results of laboratory tests as indicated. Notifies physician of results.
• Notifies the physician of unusual findings as indicated.
• Assists with auditing charts.
• Counts required medications with oncoming and off-going shifts.
• Assists in keeping other departments informed of residents' change of condition as indicated.
• Assists in providing in-services for assigned staff.
• Keeps nurse's station, medication room, and other workspaces clean and orderly.
• Participates with month-end physician order reviews.
• Makes rounds toward end of shift to assure area is in order for the oncoming shift.
• Reviews and assures there is adequate staffing for the oncoming shift. Replaces known absences in a timely manner.
• Notifies the Resident and/or Resident Representative of changes in condition or changes to the plan of care.
• Prepares incident/accident reports as needed.
• Reports immediately to supervisor, administrator, and local law enforcement situations involving abuse, neglect, or suspicion of a crime.
• Adheres to the Code of Conduct, Compliance Program, HIPAA Standard, and Computer Usage Agreement.
• Performs any other tasks as assigned by the Director of Nursing or Assistant Director of Nursing.

Job Type

Full-time

Pay

$24.00 - $32.00 per hour

Expected Hours

No less than 40 per week

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Medical Specialty

Geriatrics

Physical Setting

Long-term care
Nursing home
Rehabilitation center

Supplemental Pay

Attendance bonus
Differential pay
Overtime pay
Signing bonus

Experience

Long-term care: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification

LPN or LVN or RN License (Required)

Work Location

In person