Licensed Practical Nurse ( LPN ) - SNF - Stone Mountain Georgia

Company: Recruiting (HR): Park Springs
Location: Stone Mountain, Georgia
Posted On: 05/04/2024

Position Title: Licensed Practical Nurse ( LPN ) - SNF Location: GA, Stone Mountain, Park Springs LLC EOE Statement: We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. We encourage all to apply to our open positions. Description: Position Title: Licensed Practical Nurse (Immediate Hiring for this role)Department: Skilled Nursing FacilityType: Full Time roleShifts: various shifts (Day 7a-7p)Reports to: Director of Nursing with dotted line reporting to LPN on shift.Park Springs Benefits: We are providing full range of benefits including health, dental, vision and 401K plans for both full time and part time employees at Park Springs + ($1500 Sign on Bonus for full time LPNs only)JOB DETAILS:The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) is responsible for the overall nursing care/service on there shift, including the accurate and timely administration of medications, treatments, documentation, and emergency calls, as indicated. This person will be the clinical partner within the household team, nurturing member-centered and member-directed culture. The LPN serves as the day-to-day manager for the CNAs and CMAs on their shift and becomes the role model of professional nursing practices for the CNAs, CMAs, members, families and other team members.ESSENTIAL DUTIES:Supervise direct care of members.Supervises the Certified Medication Assistants and Certified Nursing Aides to ensure timely and appropriate medications are administered.Provides direct care as necessary.Provides and receives inter-shift reports timely and efficiently to ensure good communication about the needs of members and the community.Rounds twice a shift to insure proper care is rendered in a safe and clean environment.Keeps physicians and families aware of changes in member's condition.Participates in health teaching and counseling to promote and maintain optimum health of member.Maintains accurate documentation of all care provided.Transcribe provides orders as necessary.Review all the medications for availability, expiration and proper documentation and notifies the appropriate guide if discrepancies are noted.Appropriately destroys and documents any expired medication per established policy and procedure.Works with members, family, and pharmacy to maintain adequate medication levels.Maintain the self-respect, personal dignity, and physical safety of each member.Respond to independent living member emergency calls if indicated.Participates in family /member counseling as necessary.Completes Medication Administration Record (MAR) to Cart audit weekly.Completes chart check weekly to ensure compliance with written physician orders.Completes month end reconciliation with Guide input.Monthly Nursing evaluation. REQUIRED BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:LPN is currently licensed by the State of Georgia.At least 6 months of nursing experience with geriatric involvement preferable.Must be able to work in self-directed work groupsPassion for working with elderly people. PHYSICAL REQUIRMENTS/WORKING CONDITIONS:Frequent standing, walking, stooping, bending, stretching, squatting and pushing; must be able to stand, walk, stoop, bend, stretch, push, and squat for up to 80% of the work day; must be able to lift, transfer, turn and position member weighing up to 125 lbs. unassisted or with assistance of one for the member weighing up to 125 lbs; must be able to transport members via wheelchair, Geri chair or shower chair, pushing up to 150 lbs. unassisted. Must be able to lift and carry up to 20 lbs frequently and 50 lbs occasionally. May be subjected to offensive odors and combative behavior. May be exposed to communicable diseases including, but not limited to the HIV and HBV viruses. Position Requirements Location in Job Description : Park Springs LLC Full-time/Part-Time: Req ID: NUR-23-00016 PI1d78c8dcdb36-25660-31189315 More...

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