Licensed Practical Nurse - LPN NEW… at Elder Care of… · Bemidji

Apply Job Type Full-time, Part-time Description We need caring individuals with a positive outlook to provide exceptional care for our residents. Informal leaders who care enough to give their very best, lead by example, and be a mentor to teammates and nursing assistants. Responsibilities: PUBLIC RELATIONS: Cooperates with other department managers in planning activities that bring the community to the facility (holiday meals, etc.). Maintains good relations with physicians, clinics, social worker, etc. Understands that she/he represents Eldercare of Bemidji in every exchange and strives to do so in a positive manner. Understands that excellent customer service is the highest form of public relations and her/his role in providing the highest level of customer service. RESIDENTS: Reports Vulnerable Adult issues to the Administrator, and DON, County and Ombudsman as needed. Understands and complies with the responsibilities of a mandated reported for vulnerable adults. Understands and observes the need for strict resident confidentiality Administers personal hygienic and nursing care, medications, treatments and therapeutic measures as directed by physician’s orders and according to facility policies and procedures and the boundaries of their license. OPERATIONS: Works as a team member and assists with implementation and continuing evaluation of residents plan of care, emphasizing rehabilitative nursing and restoration of the resident to his/her full potential for living. Observes and records symptoms, reactions and changes in residents condition including general physical and mental condition and reports findings to Registered Nurse. Assists in providing emotional and physical comfort and safety for residents. Prepares and cares for equipment and supplies with an understanding of principles and methods of handling sterile material. Is responsible for following instructions issued by the Director of Nursing and R.N.’s and for adhering to established facility routines and policies and procedures. Has complete understanding of basis of infection control and universal precautions to avoid infection of residents and self or contamination of equipment and supplies. Maintains good housekeeping standards in all areas. Adheres to all safety measures and conveys positive attitude toward safety of self, residents, coworkers, equipment and supplies. Able to control negative emotions and provide care in a therapeutic manner. Attends appropriate in-services, facility education programs and staff meetings. Has working knowledge of fire regulations and disaster procedures according to facility policies and procedures. Reports to work as scheduled and consistently demonstrate dependability and punctuality. Utilizes computerized medical record effectively. Utilizes wireless call system effectively. Demonstrates or models facility core values of: Integrity, Commitment, Attitude, Respect, and Enthusiasm. BUDGET: Participates in control of costs through proper use of equipment, appropriate use of supplies and effective, efficient organization of duties. Understands the correlation between census and income and that expenses must be reduced in times of low census including adjustment of staff hours. Participate in the control of cost-effective services that include proper use of equipment, appropriate use of supplies, and effective, efficient organization of resident care duties. BUILDING: Reports safety and environment hazards. Responsible for maintaining work areas and department in a neat and clean manner. Responsible for helping to maintain the facility in a safe and clean manner by picking up debris on the floors and wiping up spills. Aware of role in disaster plans for the facility and participates in these plans and procedures during drills and actual events. Responsible for reporting the need for repairs using the Maintenance Order form. EMPLOYEES: Monitors Nursing Assistant work performance in providing direct resident care. If nursing assistant is not performing according to facility standards will act as coach/trainer to assist in assuring compliance with written policies and procedures. Should coaching assistance be unsuccessful, the LPN will report findings to the supervising RN. Insures proper documentation is provided for inclusion in each employees personnel file. Completes staff performance appraisals according to facility policy. Wears Name Tag at all times. Reports to work on time each day. Requirements Job Qualifications: Current MN License as a Licensed Practical Nurse Preference given for experience in a geriatric long-term care setting. Work effectively with minimal supervision, strong communication skills, and ability to lead a group of people in completing tasks. Knowledge of standards of nursing practice and awareness of standards for compliance with state and federal regulations. Time to reach job competency is expected to be six months with at least one year of previous long term care experience. Entry-level staff are expected to reach competency in 1 year. Hours of Work: To be determined, will be discussed with applicants at time of interview. Salary Description $25-$29