FT DAY SHIFT LPN

Job DetailsJob Location: Huntington, WV 25701Job Title:       Licensed Practical Nurse    (LPN)                   Department: Health Care Reports To:   Registered Nurse or Director of Nursing        FLSA Status: Non-Exempt (Hourly Wages) Basic Purpose:  In keeping with Woodlands’ tradition, we seek to enhance the quality of life and holistic growth of older persons by providing high quality service in a cheerful, timely manner and by communicating, coordinating, and cooperating with others to attain goals.  A Licensed Practical Nurse provides quality nursing care to residents in an environment which promotes their rights, dignity, freedom of choice. Job Summary:  Licensed Practical Nurses provide quality nursing care to residents; implement specific procedures and programs; coordinate work within the department, as well as with other departments; report pertinent information to the immediate supervisor; respond to inquiries or requests for information; assist the immediate supervisor with tasks to support department operations. Performs other appropriate related and unrelated assigned duties. **ALL APPLICANTS MUST ATTACH A RESUME' TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION** JOB SPECIFICATIONS Education:  High School Diploma or equivalent; successful completion of a West Virginia state-approved Licensed Nursing program Licensure/Certification:  a current Nursing license in West Virginia; CPR and First- Aid certification preferred Experience:  Six months' prior nursing experience in long-term care preferred Zero Tolerance:  Must successfully pass drug and background checks. Schedule:  7:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. with weekends and holidays Qualifications Follow oral and written instructions Ability to work in a team environment Cooperates and works together with all co-workers; plan and complete job duties with minimal supervisory direction, including appropriate judgment Maintain confidentiality of all resident care information Interact effectively with residents, guests, supervisors and peers Must be able to cope with mental and emotional stress related to working with persons who are ill, disabled, elderly, and/or emotionally upset Is knowledgeable of resident rights and ensures an atmosphere which allows for the privacy, dignity and well-being of all residents in a safe, secure environment Follow safety regulations, reporting injuries or unsafe conditions and work practices to supervisor Follows up as appropriate with supervisor, co-workers or residents regarding reported complaints, problems and concerns Follow acceptable standards of personal hygiene and comply with department dress code Possess a fundamental understanding of sanitation and cleanliness Regular, punctual and dependable attendance Provide assistance to and work directly with staff, residents, family of residents, visitors, government agencies and the general public   DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Provide individualized direct care and attention, which encourages each resident's ability to maintain or attain the highest practical physical, mental, and psychosocial well-being Knowledgeable of the individualized care plan and provide support to the resident according to this plan. Contribute to the care planning process by providing the charge nurse or other care planning staff with specific information and observations of the residents' needs and preferences and updating as needed. Aid Certified Nursing Assistants/Nursing Assistants in the individual needs of residents which may include assistance with grooming, bathing, oral hygiene, feeding, incontinent care, toileting, colostomy care, prosthetic appliances, transferring, ambulation, range of motion, communicating, or other needs in keeping with the individuals' care requirements Maintain the comfort, privacy, and dignity of each resident in the delivery of services to them. Interact with residents in a manner that displays warmth and promotes a caring environment Fully understand all aspects of residents' rights, including the right to be free of restraints and free of abuse. Responsible for promptly reporting to the charge nurse or administrative staff incidents or evidence of resident abuse or violation of residents' rights Participate in resident care planning and shift reports Accurately and promptly transcribe physician orders Implement established nursing policy and procedure, promptly reporting changes in resident condition that require additional follow-up Assist in maintaining a safe, neat, and clean environment; report environmental deficiencies to the charge nurse such as lighting or equipment problems Protect the personal belongings of each resident including eyeglasses, dentures, hearing aids, furnishings, jewelry, clothing, memorabilia, etc. Promptly report missing items according to established policy and participate in efforts to locate missing items Observe residents for changes in condition or behavior and promptly report these changes to appropriate licensed nursing personnel Provide care that maintains each resident's skin integrity to prevent pressure ulcers, skin tears, and other damage by changing incontinent residents, turning, repositioning immobile residents, and applying moisturizers to fragile skin, etc Aid Certified Nursing Assistants/Nursing Assistants in answering residents' call bells promptly and courteously Perform various tasks assigned by the charge nurse including vital signs, residents' weights, applying creams/ointments, collecting specimens, etc Assist with orienting residents and their families to the Woodlands’ Health Care Wing upon admission and to the unit when transfers occur Lift, move, and transport residents, using proper body mechanics or lifting devices Supervise nursing assistants/health service aides Communicate and interact effectively with the resident, visitors, families, peers, and supervisors Assist and escort residents for appointments such as beauty shop, activities, meal times, etc. Practice careful, efficient, and no-wasteful use of supplies and linen and follow established charge procedures for resident charge items Timely and accurate documentation of resident’s charts.  Complete Nursing Assessment as required. Keep accurate and timely documentation of all pertinent resident information according to OHFLAC and Woodlands Retirement Community policies. Perform all job responsibilities in accordance with prescribed safety and infection control procedures including thorough hand washing, use of disposable gloves where indicated, and proper disposal of soiled materials Walk extensively to and from various locations of the unit while making rounds and transport residents within the Woodlands’ Retirement Community Support an atmosphere, which promotes a homelike environment Respond to inquiries relating to his/her particular area or to requests from residents, visitors, other personnel, etc. within given time frames and within established policy Assist the immediate supervisor with various administrative tasks to support department operations as directed; may also be assigned special projects Perform tasks which are supportive in nature to the essential functions of the job, but which may be altered or redesigned depending upon individual circumstances Meet on-going requirements to maintain current certified nursing assistant certification Completes requirements for in-service training, acceptable attendance, uniform and dress codes including personal hygiene, and other work duties as assigned Carry out other tasks assigned by the D.O.N, A.D.O.N or RN in charge.   PHYSICAL DEMANDS Requires extensive physical effort; standing, grasping, balancing, carrying, bending, lifting, stretching, stooping, pulling and pushing Trays 10 lbs. Tools, Equipment, Supplies 20 lbs. Transfer of Residents, ambulation of residents, and equipment 50 lbs. Requires lifting of residents (sometimes alone and sometimes with a partner) Standing frequently during the 8-hour shift Frequent walking, stooping, bending Occasional reaching above the head Level II exposure to blood borne pathogens   WORKING ENVIRONMENT Level II Exposure to blood borne pathogens Work area is generally well lit and ventilated Work location as assigned (in Woodlands’ Health Care Wing) May be required to work additional hours as dictated by the workload and staffing; must be willing to work weekends and holidays BENEFITS Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Critical Illness, Short-term disability, Long-term disability, and 403B with 5% match are just a few of the great benefits available after 90-days of service. 1 Free Meal each shift Tickets at Work Discounts Employee Referral Program Professional Development Reimbursement