LPN--- PRN

Summary

The Licensed Practical Nurse provides care to residents. Responsible for maintaining a safe abuse free environment for all residents living in the facility.
Opportunities to work on multiple campuses with compensation to obtain West Virginia and/or Ohio Licensure.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Teamwork and all other duties and responsibilities assigned.

• Responsible for the administration of medications and treatments as prescribed by the physician.
• Responsible for the oversight and direction of care provided by nursing assistants. Immediately reports substandard care or other performance issues to the Charge Nurse.
• Receives and provides verbal report regarding new admissions, discharges, transfers, current resident status and new orders at shift change.
• Administers controlled substances according to The Stone Pear Pavilion policy. Complete narcotic count with oncoming licensed staff and verifies inventory by signatures of both licensed staff. Discrepancies are immediately reported to the Charge Nurse.
• Maintains accurate documentation regarding resident conditions, medications, treatments and other mandated records.
• Maintains knowledge of approved documentation guidelines.
• Reports any change in resident condition to Charge Nurse immediately.

Other Responsibilities

• Initiates immediate intervention in abusive situations to protect the resident and report allegations according to facility policy and regulatory guidelines.
• Attends monthly mandatory nursing in-services.
• Functions as a resident advocate to assure that Resident Rights are not violated. Communicates with staff, ancillary departments and family members/responsible part to discuss issues related to the resident’s condition of care.
• Maintains safe and comfortable environment by maintaining education of usage of all facility safety devices and pressure relief techniques.
• Attends other meetings and training sessions as required or appropriate for position.
• Completes documentations of reporting and investigates abnormal occurrences via internal report in a timely manner per facility policy and reports findings to Charge Nurse immediately.

The Orchards is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against applicants or employees on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, disability that can be reasonably accommodated without undue hardship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, citizenship, marital or veteran status, or any other legally protected status. As part of The Orchards team, you can help our residents experience the best service and quality care during their nursing home, assisted living, rehab and independent living stays.

The PRN requirement to stay active is 2 day per month and 1 Holiday if needed.

Supervisory Responsibilities

Certified Nursing Assistants

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience

Certificate in Nursing from a college or technical school and successfully passing the practical nursing licensure exams.

Licensed Practical Nurse licensure, CPR certification, and First Aid certification. Each requires periodic renewal through re-certification or continuing education.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.