Jasper County Nursing Home is offering a new, more competitive pay rate for LPNs.
Part Time 3p-11p, Part Time 11p-7a
- Monitorfor and report all allegations or evidence of abuse, neglect, exploitation, andmisappropriation of funds in vulnerable adults.
- Knowledgeableof and adheres to all policies and procedures of this facility.
- Abilityto converse with residents, family, visitors, physicians, and staff inprofessional and courteous manner.
- Abilityto monitor resident condition and notify RN Supervisor, charge nurse, and/orphysician promptly of changes in resident conditions. Notifies sponsor/next ofkin according to facility protocol.
- Knowledgeof the intended use and negative reactions of medications ordered forresidents.
- Awareof emergency procedures of this facility in the event of cardiac arrest,diabetic reactions, airway obstruction, respiratory arrest/distress, seizures,head injuries, and fractures.
- Participatein all facility drills and training.
- Respondpromptly to all emergencies.
- Respondpromptly and investigate all alarms on unit.
- Followinstructions given by the RN for resident care.
- Abilityto document medications, procedures, and resident condition per facilityprotocol.
- Abilityto receive verbal and phone orders from physicians/nurse practitioner andtranscribe accordingly.
- Communicatethe needs of resident to other departments when necessary.
- Assistresidents with activities of daily living when needed, including personal care,transfer, eating, and elimination.
- Competentin checking vital signs and documentation/reporting.
- Mustbe able to read print on records, manuals, electronic devices, medications, andsanitizing agents.
- Refrainfrom the use of obscene, vulgar, or derogatory language while on duty.
- Makerounds on assigned unit per facility protocol.
- Investigateall accidents and complete required forms/documentation.
- Report all discrepancies found with a medication, treatment plan, and physicianorders.
- Requisitionmedications and supplies to ensure adequate supply.
- Communicate policy and safety concerns to RN or Administration for Quality Assurance purposes.
- Supervise care given by nursing assistants.
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