What are the responsibilities and job description for the Gallatin Rest Home LPN position at Gallatin County, MT?
Licensed Practical Nurse for Gallatin Rest Home (full-time OR part-time)
Under general supervision, performs a variety of professional nursing services for residents of the Gallatin Rest Home.
LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSING OPERATIONS AND DUTIES
- Performs a variety of para-professional nursing services toward meeting the daily and special needs of residents and in compliance with the nurse practices act.
- Responds to residents’ personal requests, satisfying authorized requests and reporting unusual or special requests to the appropriate personnel.
- Consults with and interprets policies for personnel, residents, relatives and others.
- Orders and administers medications as directed by the physician.
- Routinely observes and reports on the condition of residents.
- Provides residents with basic care and in helping maintain personal hygiene.
- Takes and records the resident’s body temperature, pulse and respiration rates, reporting unusual symptoms to the physician or supervising nurse.
- Administers enemas, irrigations, perineum care, lotion rubs, messages and first aid; changes dressings; lifts and ambulates residents and provides post mortem care.
- Assists in feeding the residents who cannot feed themselves, this may also include recording the food and fluid intake of the resident.
- Maintains a variety of medical charts and logs.
- Under direction of a registered nurse, administers injections.
- Sterilizes equipment and supplies.
- Assists the health team in the evaluation of the resident’s needs and implementation of treatment programs.
- Observes and helps maintain the resident’s room and equipment to ensure proper functioning and safety.
- Arranges and coordinates the services of other health care professionals.
- Attends and participates in daily report sessions and in-services training.
- May assist in the training of other para-professional nurses.
- Performs the work of subordinate personnel in emergency situations.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Applicants for this position must be certified to practice as a registered nurse in the state of Montana; must have thorough knowledge of the theories, techniques and practices of professional nursing; medical terminology and the effects of medication and treatment; supervisory principles and practices; and the ability to apply knowledge; supervise the work of others; maintain accurate medical charts and records; handle sensitive and confidential information; communicate effectively both in writing and verbally; provide professional nursing care to aged and handicapped individuals; react well in emergency situations; direct, instruct and oversee the work of subordinate personnel; and establish and maintain cooperative relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE: Completion of an approved course in professional nursing, license to practice professional nursing in the state of Montana. Two years’ work experience in a similar health care setting affording the opportunity to demonstrate supervisory capabilities, or any equivalent combination of education and experience.
As a condition of hire, pre-employment drug testing may be done.
NOTE: Must be willing to work in a smoke free campus.
Gallatin County is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment on the basis of merit and qualifications without regard to race, creed, religion, color, or national origin or because of age, physical or mental disability, marital status, or sex when the reasonable demands of the position do not require an age, physical or mental disability, marital status, or sex distinction.
Full-time and Part-time hours available. Must be willing to work alternating weekends. Hours to be discussed at interview.
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Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $23.00 - $24.66 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Physical setting:
- Nursing home
Weekly schedule:
- Weekends as needed
Work Location: In person
Salary : $23 - $25
