Looking for LPNs to work in our Atlanta center in full-time positions with full benefits working on our 11-7 shift. The Fountainview Center is privately owned , 120-beds, with a family-like culture. The right candidates are expected to:
- Follow established standards of nursing practices and implement facility policies and procedures.
- Interpret existing policies and procedures to nursing assistants, restorative nursing assistants, residents, families and physicians.
- Supervise and evaluate all direct resident care and initiate corrective action as necessary.
- Obtain report from nurse being relieved and record sufficient information to implement appropriate follow-up action as necessary.
- Provide report to nurse coming on duty, including sufficient information for follow-up action as necessary.
- Take appropriate action to assure adequate staffing to meet residents’ needs.
- Conduct resident rounds daily, reporting problems to nursing supervisor and initiating corrective action.
- Identify safety hazards and initiate corrective action immediately.
- Identify resident problems and emergency situation and initiate emergency care and “life-saving” measures in the absence of a physician.
- Follow, supervise and evaluate implementation of the Residents’ Rights Program.
- Participate in facility education programs.
- Provide supervision to Nursing Assistant providing direct resident care.
- Attend staff meetings, interdisciplinary team meetings, rehabilitation meetings, in-service classes and committee meetings as assigned.
- Follow staffing guidelines and make nursing assignments according to qualifications of staff and characteristics of the resident population.
- Assume responsibility for compliance with federal, state and local regulations within the assigned unit.
- Counsel Nursing Assistants and recommend disciplinary action to the Director of Nursing Service, when necessary.
- Participate in the employee evaluation process by providing information on the performance of Nursing Assistants.
- Administer and document direct resident care, medications and treatments per physicians’ orders and accurately record all care provided.
- Provide instruction for appropriate nursing care to licensed nurses and Nursing Assistants.
- Perform comprehensive assessment of residents as assigned.
- Document comprehensive assessment of residents as assigned.
- Develop and implement an accurate comprehensive care plan based on each resident’s needs and his/her comprehensive assessment.
- Promptly report changes in residents’ conditions to the physician, Director of Nursing Service and responsible party, and take follow-up action as necessary.
- Follow facility admission procedures and communicate resident admission to other departments, physicians and ancillary service providers.
- Competently perform basic nursing skills.
- Follow facility discharge /transfer procedure and coordinate discharge/transfer with other departments, physicians and ancillary service providers.
- Complete documentation related to the resident’s discharge/transfer.
- Supervise response to resident’s call for assistance.
- Listen to resident, family, or physician concerns and initiate corrective action and/or report concerns to Nursing Supervisor.
- Count narcotics, check emergency kit and exchange keys.
- Check meal trays and nourishment to ensure proper diet is served and residents are assisted as necessary.
- Supervise the application and removal of all restraints and devices used to position and enable residents to function as independently as possible.
- Order, receive and store medications appropriately.
- Notify physician, when necessary, of changes in residents’ conditions, weight, medication errors, medication not available, abnormal laboratory/X-Ray results and any other unusual observations.
- Document resident progress notes as required.
- Document daily notes on unstable residents, Medicare residents and recently admitted residents.
- Consistently work cooperatively with residents, nursing staff, physicians, families, consultant personnel, community agencies and ancillary service providers.
- Obtain continuing education required to maintain licensure.
- Be responsible for the safety of residents under his/her supervision.
- Observe all facility safety policies and procedures.
- Come to work in a clean, neat uniform and consistently present an appropriate professional appearance.
- Come to work as scheduled and consistently demonstrate dependability and punctuality.
- Assume accountability for data contained in the employees’ handbook.
- Perform all duties assigned in an effective, cooperative, timely and professional manner.
- Observe infection control procedures.
- Follow Residents’ Rights policies at all times.
- Be responsible for the safety of residents under his/her supervision.
- Observe all facility policies and procedures. Perform other related duties as directed by his/her supervisor.
- Consistently work cooperatively with residents, residents’ representatives, facility staff, physicians, consultants and ancillary service providers.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $22.00 - $38.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Medical specialties:
Physical setting:
- Long term care
- Nursing home
Standard shift:
Supplemental schedule:
Weekly schedule:
Work Location: In person