What are the responsibilities and job description for the Staff Nurse RN / LPN position at Prairie Ridge of Galena?
The overall purpose of the LPN position is to participate in and oversee the assurance of the provision of resident care services consistent with accepted standards of care. The health care professionals are skilled in all phases of the nursing process. He/she is adaptable to the needs of the individual and family during health and illness and has the ability to prioritize. The nurse assesses, plans, implements and evaluates daily resident care. This position can be part-time or PRN. Primary need is every other weekend.
- Administer prescribed medications and treatments in accordance with approved nursing techniques. Notes time and amount on patients’ charts. Knowledgeable of common action, usual dosage, and side PointClickCare (PCC)
- Monitor PCC Dashboard for compliance.
- May assist with 90 day reviews and stable comprehensive assessment per the discretion of the Nursing Director
- Incident reporting in PCC as well as physical copies made at the time incident
- Assembles and uses such equipment as catheters, pressure relief equipment, and oxygen supplies.
- Collects samples for laboratory such as urine and sputum from residents.
- Participates in all in-service programs to expand and develop abilities.
- Maintains compliance to all personnel policies, established community policies and procedures and Federal and State regulations and standards, including but not limited to HIPAA privacy and confidentiality laws.
- Prepares or examines food trays for prescribed diet and set u/feeds as needed.
- Bathes, dresses and assists residents in walking, transferring and turning.
- Cleans rooms, makes beds, and answer resident calls.
- Follows up with residents, family and/or physician offices on lab results, including the scheduling of any additional tests.
- Takes temperature, pulse, blood pressure, and other vital signs to detect deviations from normal and assess condition of patient.
- Maintains awareness of comfort and safety needs of resident.
- Interacts with guests, residents and staff in a courteous and friendly manner.
- Responds promptly to resident and visitor needs in partnership with Nursing Director.
- Assist the Nursing Director with monitoring of task and EMAR documentation per the Nursing Director discretion.
- Supports organization’s goals and values.
- Assist the Nursing Director with monitoring of task and EMAR documentation per the Nursing Director discretion.
- Attend Bi-weekly in service meetings and mandatory meetings
- Performs any other duties as assigned
Benefit Conditions:
- Waiting period may apply
- Only full-time employees eligible
This Company Describes Its Culture as:
- Detail-oriented -- quality and precision-focused
- People-oriented -- supportive and fairness-focused
- Team-oriented -- cooperative and collaborative
COVID-19 Precaution(s):
- Remote interview process
- Personal protective equipment provided or required
- Temperature screenings
- Social distancing guidelines in place
- Sanitizing, disinfecting, or cleaning procedures in place
EMR Used:
- Not listed / Other
Relocation Assistance Provided:
- No
Work Remotely
- No
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $22.00 - $25.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Vision insurance
Medical Specialty:
- Geriatrics
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Holidays
- Monday to Friday
- Night shift
- Weekend availability
Education:
- Associate (Preferred)
Experience:
- Medication Administration: 1 year (Preferred)
- Nursing: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- LPN (Preferred)
Work Location: One location