LPN

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WHAT WE'RE ABOUT

We believe care goes beyond a medical chart. With kindness and integrity as our guide, we strive for excellence in every interaction.

Requirements : You care.

POSITION SUMMARY

A licensed practical nurse (LPN) provides care and treatment in accordance with physician orders. Works in a team environment and within scope of practice as defined by State. The LPN works under the direction of physicians and registered nurses (RNs). The primary responsibilities of your role in your assigned location is to provide direct nursing care to residents and to supervise the day-to-day nursing activities following the current federal, state and local standards, guidelines and regulations that govern long term care and skilled nursing facilities. You are entrusted to ensure that the highest degree of quality care will always be provided to our residents.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Care Coordination Duties : 85% time

• Coordinate resident care with other departments
• Communicate changes in resident's condition with employees, physician, resident and family members
• Perform administrative duties such as : completing medical documents, reports, evaluations, studies, charting, etc
• Admit, transfer and discharge residents as required
• Complete accident / incident reports
• Evaluate adequate supplies are available including but not limited to pharmaceuticals, resident personal supplies and equipment
• Evaluate that resident abuse does not occur
• Complete rounds to evaluate and assist in development and implementation various types of care needs on each resident including but not limited to; wound care, behavior management, respiratory care, etc
• Provide treatments and care to medically complex residents in collaboration with the physician
• Attend care plan meetings as assigned
• Provide care plan updates as necessary to assure appropriate resident care
• Provide resident care according to physician orders and care plan
• Administer medications and treatments according to physician orders and standard of practice
• Respond to all resident call lights regardless of assignment
• Coordinate with outside agencies including but not limited to; hospitals, hospice, home health, lab, x-ray etc

Teamwork & Supervisory : 15% time

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES & QUALIFICATIONS

Experience : One-year experience in a long-term care environment (preferred)

License : Current, unencumbered, active license to practice as an LPN in Colorado, CPR Certification

Benefits :

Medical insurance with Rx benefits

Dental insurance

Vision care

Paid vacation