Effective communication skills with residents and staff
Preferred six months experience in long-term care
Familiarity with SBAR communication process
Responsibilities
Provide direct care and assist with care as per scope of practice
Participate in resident evaluations and care planning
Coordinate care activities and communicate changes to team members
Review and implement physician orders, ensuring compliance with regulations
Document care and observations promptly in clinical records
Participate in medication management for resident safety
Benefits
Health, vision, and dental insurance
Paid time off
401(k) plan
Tuition reimbursement
Life insurance
Retirement plan
Employee discounts
Flexible spending account
Health savings account
Employee assistance program
Full Job Description
Job Type
Contract
Description
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Job Description
The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) provide routine care, observe patients' health, assist doctors and registered nurses, and communicate instructions to patients regarding. LPNs are responsible for Supervising and delegating tasks to the nursing assistants or aides who work under their direction. The Licensed Practical Nurse evaluates and reports any changes in the residents' physical or mental condition to the appropriate personnel and maintains the residents' medical records in a confidential manner.
***$6,000.00 sign on bonus for full time. ***
Home - Spokane Valley Health and Rehab of Cascadia (spokanehealthandrehabofcascadia.com)
Benefits
Health, vision, and dental insurance
Paid time off
401(k)
Tuition reimbursement
Life insurance
Retirement plan
Employee discount
Flexible spending account
Health savings account
Employee assistance program
Qualifications & Skills
Current Practical Nursing License
Ability to react decisively and quickly in emergency situations.
Ability to communicate effectively with residents and their family members, and facility staff.
Six months experience in a long-term care environment preferred.
Responsibilities & Duties
Provides direct care and/or assists with care as directed and consistent with their scope of practice and competency. Initiates the SBAR process and collaborate with the RN for assessment and recommendations. Makes rounds with physicians and other team members, as needed.
Participates in resident evaluations and care planning activities, reviews and revises residents' assessments and care plans as needed to the extent permitted by state nurse practice act. Coordinates residents' care activities and communicates changes to other team members and resident family/significant other. Oversees Medication Aide/Tech in medication/treatment administration. Administers treatments.
Reviews, transcribes, communicates, and implements physician orders, obtaining RN signature as required by state regulations. Communicates with resident's physician. Assists with emergencies; administers cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
Documents care performed and observations of resident status in the clinical record promptly by utilizing standard clinical documentation guidelines as required by the company, and local, state, and federal rules and regulations.
Participates in medication management to promote optimal safety and effectiveness for residents.
