Licenced Practical Nurse

Description POSITION SUMMARY

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) is responsible for overall resident care and coordination of duties of an assigned unit. In the absence of the Unit Manager, the LPN is accountable for planning and communicating unit responsibilities and for supervision of staff. Position coordinates and directs HART team meeting and serves as an active member on the interdisciplinary team. 2pm - 10pm and 10pm - 6am shift openings.



Riverside Nursing and Rehabilitation Offers:
> Skilled Nursing Unit
> Special Care Unit
> Comprehensive Therapy Unit
> Restorative Care
> 180-beds

Our Employees Enjoy:
+ Solid leadership
+ Educational reimbursement
+ Specialized in-service training
+ Lateral and promotional opportunities
+ Recognition and rewards
+ Friendly, family oriented atmosphere
+ Health, Dental, Vision Benefits
+ Vacation; Sick; Personal Time
+ 401(k)


POSITION DESCRIPTION

• Adheres to established philosophy and objectives, policy and procedures of nursing service and is an advocate of change when necessary.

• Demonstrates knowledge of age specific developmental factors specific to adult and geriatric residents (i.e. physical, cognitive, and socialization factors) in planning delivery of care.

• Maintains comprehensive knowledge of skills and techniques necessary to care for residents with the following needs: Alzheimer’s, dementia, dialysis, IV therapy, infectious diseases, wound care, and all disease processes if applicable.

• Provides nursing care in accordance with Resident Care Policies and Procedures and ensures the safety and well-being of residents is maintained.

• Maintains and updates license in compliance with State regulations.

• Accountable for compliance and consistent application of the Code of Conduct and Compliance Program, Resident Abuse Reporting and Prevention Policies, and State and Federal Code requirements pertaining to nursing service.

• Maintains open lines of communication with attending physicians to ensure all residents are visited as required.

• Responsible for all resident documentation compliance including charting, resident care condition changes, medical records, comprehensive written and verbal reporting for oncoming shift, 24-Hour Report, Care Plan updates, A/I plan development, etc.

Requirements POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:

• Currently licensed as a Nurse in the State required
• Graduate of Accredited School of Nursing
• Good standing on the State Department of Professional Credentialing
• Ability to lead a team and work in a cohesive environment
• Possess excellent technical assessment, organizational and documentation skills
• Previous experience in a long-term care setting is preferred
• Ability to effectively communicate with all levels in the organization
• Committed to an interdisciplinary treatment approach to rehabilitation by exercising sound nursing judgment based on preparation, knowledge, skills, understanding and past experience in nursing situations
• Must meet health assessment requirements, including Mantoux skin test
• Must meet essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation