Licensed Practical Nurse - Full-Time
Company: Stoneybrook Assisted Living Operations, LLC
Location: Manhattan
Posted on: May 16, 2022
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Job Description:
The health and wellbeing of our staff members and residents is
our number one priority. Our community is strictly following the
CDC guidelines to mitigate the spread of COVID-19 and has
restricted community access in accordance with state and local
health agency direction. Our infectious disease protocols include
but are not limited to:Screening staff members at the beginning and
part way through each shiftAll staff members are wearing face masks
at all times while inside the communityStaff members have access to
PPE including gloves, face masks, face shields, and gowns, if ever
neededOur community is utilizing telemedicine as much as possible.
This ensures our residents are getting the care they need with as
little risk of exposure as possibleAs always, we are committed to
transparency and will make all staff, residents, and families aware
of any COVID-19 positive cases at our communitiesJob SummaryThe
Licensed Practical Nurse is to provide direct nursing care to the
residents. Such care must be in accordance with current federal,
state, and local standards, guidelines, and regulations that govern
our Community, and as may be required by the RCC Services or Nurse
Supervisor to ensure that the highest degree of quality care is
maintained at all times.Duties and Responsibilities:Comply with the
Community's personnel, safety, and corporate policies and
proceduresComply with the nursing department's policies and
proceduresReport witnessed or reported allegations of resident
abuse/neglect immediately to the Executive Director, RCC or Unit
ManagerTreat residents, family members, visitors, and team members
with dignity and respectMaintain the confidentiality of all
resident and family informationReport to work on time and as
scheduledAssist in the admission and discharge of residentsAssist
residents in daily hygiene care including but not limited to
bathing (bed bath, shower, tub), oral, ear, eye, facial, hair and
nail careKeep resident's dry - changing clothing and linen when it
becomes soiled or wetAssist residents in bowel and bladder
functions; collecting specimens when requiredAssist in transporting
residents to/from appointments, activity, and social programsAssist
with lifting, turning, moving, positioning, and transporting
residents into and out of beds, chairs, bathtubs, wheelchairs,
lifts, etcReport and, when appropriate, document, any change
observed in a resident's condition or behavior to the Charge
NurseAssist in the care of dying residents; provide post-mortem
careAdminister professional services such as; catheterization, tube
feedings, suction, applying and changing dressings/bandages, packs,
colostomy, and drainage bags, taking blood, etc., as
requiredPerform lab tests, blood pressures, and other routine
monitored as required per the resident care planAdmit, transfer,
and discharge residents as requiredComplete accident/incident
reports as necessaryPerform administrative duties such as
completing medical forms, reports, evaluations, studies, charting,
etc., as necessaryComplete and file required recordkeeping
forms/charts upon the resident's admission, transfer, and/or
dischargeChart nurses' notes in an informative and descriptive
manner that reflects the care provided to the resident, as well as
the resident's response to the careReceive/give the nursing report
upon reporting in and ending shift duty hoursJob Requirements:Must
have a valid professional license (LPN) that is in good standing
with the StateMust have basic computer skills; must be able to
read, write, speak, and understand the English languageMust be able
to work beyond normal working hours and on weekends and holidays
when necessaryMust be able to assist in the evacuation of residents
during emergency situationsMust be able to perform the essential
position functions of the job with, or without reasonable
accommodationEmployee is required to use a transfer/gait belt or to
obtain the assistance of another employee when attempting to assist
residents when lifting or carrying objects in excess of 25 pounds.
The employee must be aware that during the normal, routine
performance of the essential functions, some of the following body
movements may occur naturally, although hey may not be a
requirement of the job
Keywords: Stoneybrook Assisted Living Operations, LLC, Manhattan , Licensed Practical Nurse - Full-Time, Healthcare , Manhattan, Kansas
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