LPN or LVN - Skilled Nursing Facility

Riverside Health & Rehabilitation • Part-time • Missoula, MT, United States, MT, United States • 1d ago

WHO WE ARE:

Riverside Health & Rehabilitation offers 72 skilled nursing beds and provides the support residents and patients need through a wide range of skilled nursing care and restorative therapies. This community has been a part of the Missoula area since 1988. It is the commitment of our team members to help each resident and patient lead a purposeful life and strive to deliver an exceptional experience through Platinum Service®.

SUMMARY OF ROLE:

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) / Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) plays an integral role in the success of our team, our community and creating a place our residents are proud to call home. The primary purpose of this position is to provide high quality, holistic nursing care in accordance with nursing practice standards and health care regulations which govern the practice of professional nursing. Lead or direct licensed and non-professional staff in the delivery of direct resident care and support functions
PLATINUM SERVICE:

It is our commitment to help each resident lead a purposeful life and we strive to deliver an exceptional experience through Platinum Service®.

SHIFT:

Full-time, Part-time, or PRN | Days, Evenings, or Noc shifts | Rotating weekends
WAGE:

$29/hr - $34/hr | $2,000 Sign-on Bonus for Full-time hours
WHY WORK FOR US:

• Comprehensive Health Plan Options
• Medical and Prescription Coverage
• Dental and Vision Coverage
• FSA & HSA Account Options
• Access to Health Care & Mental Health E-Visits
• $10k Life Insurance Coverage*
• Supplemental Insurance Options
• Pet Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with Generous Company Matching Benefits
• Paycheck Advances with Rain Instant Pay
• Employee Support Program (EAP)
• Tuition Discounts & Reimbursement with Rasmussen College
• Team Member Referral Bonus
• Shift Differentials
• LifeMart Employee Discounts
• OnShift Engage Bonus and Incentives
• Generous Paid Time Off & Discounted Travel Accommodations
• Childcare Discounts (*in MN & FL only)
• Rent Discounts (*in MN & FL only)
*Benefits available to eligible employees with enrollment in a medical insurance plan. Eligibility may vary by position, average hours worked, length of service, and/or location.
Essential Job Functions:
Nursing Care Functions:

Conduct the daily nursing functions in accordance with current rules, regulations, and guidelines that govern the long-term care facility/assisted living communities.
Ensure that all nursing personnel assigned to you comply with the written policies and procedures including the safety program.
Admit, transfer, and discharge residents with documentation regarding care and service provided.
Participate in the orientation of new residents/family members to the facility.
Make rounds with health care provider, Hospice staff and Home Health staff as needed.
Utilize nursing personnel qualifications according to the resident's care plan, service plans and health care provider orders.

Communication/Documentation Functions:

Complete daily clinical and environmental rounds to evaluate resident care being provided and report significant events.
Meet and resolve issues with residents and/or family members. Report significant issues to the supervisor.
Participate in facility surveys (inspections) as requested by management.
May be responsible for clinical programs as directed, e.g., dementia, wound care, quality assurance, infection control, admissions.
Complete initial assessments as requested and assist or develop interim care plan/service plans.
Update, review, and transcribe the care plan that identifies the goals, problems, approaches, and revisions based on nursing needs and health care provider orders.
Assist with service plans as directed by the Director of Nursing.
Communicate with health care provider to review treatment plans, complete orders, progress notes, etc., in accordance with established policies.
Review the resident's medical record for specific treatments, medication orders, diets, labs etc., as for implementation and follow up.
Requisition and arrange for diagnostic and therapeutic services, as ordered by the health care provider, and in accordance with our established procedures.
Communicate the department's policies and procedures to personnel, residents, and visitors.
Communicate with written (24-hour report) and oral reports/recommendations concerning any changes in resident condition and other activities of your shift to nursing management.
Fill out and complete accident/incident reports involving residents and submit to Director of Nursing.
Complete assessments and all other medical record documentation as required to provide care services.
Provide resident and family information for care conferences or other meetings.
Report all discrepancies noted concerning physician's orders, diet change, charting error, etc., to the supervisor.
Complete clinically accurate documentation according to policy.
Review the resident medical documentation and progress notes from the interdisciplinary team to determine if the care plan/service plans are being followed. Report any concerns to your supervisor.
Inform nursing personnel of new admissions and the resident's care needs. Ensure that rooms are ready for new admissions. Greet newly admitted residents upon admission.
Notify the resident's health care practitioner and family when there is a change in the resident's condition.
Assist in arranging transportation for residents and other third-party services.

Medication Administration Functions:

Prepare and administer medications ordered by the health care provider.
Communicate with pharmacy to ensure resident medications are available for administration.
Ensure that an adequate supply of floor stock medications, supplies, and equipment is on hand to meet the nursing needs of the residents. Report needs to the supervisor.
Review medication administration record for completeness of information, accuracy in the transcription of the health care provider's order. Report concerns to your supervisor.
Dispose of drugs and narcotics as required, and in accordance with established procedures.

Personnel Functions:

Supervise your nursing unit to ensure that all personnel are performing their work assignments in accordance with acceptable nursing standards.
Work with the Director of Nursing to resolve staff performance issues including those that may lead to termination.
Report complaints and grievances, to management and work with the Director of Nursing for a plan of action.

Safety and Sanitation Functions:

Assure and make available protective equipment for staff.
Maintain nursing service work areas (i.e., nurses' stations, medicine preparation rooms, etc.), resident rooms, and treatment areas in a clean and sanitary manner.
Recommend to the Director of Nursing the equipment and supply needs of the nursing department. Ensure that a stock level of medications, medical supplies, equipment, etc., is maintained on the premise at all times to adequately meet the needs of the residents.
Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Knowledge and Critical Skills:

Be able to make independent decisions and follow instructions.
Deal tactfully with personnel, prospects, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel, and the public.
Capable of working with ill, disabled, elderly, and emotionally upset people within the facility.
Communicate effectively in a manner that is sufficient for effective communication with supervisors, team members, prospects, residents, and families.

Education and Experience:

Must meet all applicable state and federal requirements for this position.
Must possess a current, unencumbered, active license to practice as an LPN / LVN in applicable state, in good standing throughout employment with no disciplinary action in effect against professional license.
Prefer one year of experience in nursing in a home care, assisted living, or long-term care facility.

Supervisory Responsibility:

This position requires the LPN/LVN to ensure resident care is provided per standards of practice following policies and procedures of the facility by CNAs/Caregivers but the CNAs/Caregivers do not directly report to them.
WHO WE ARE:

INSERT FACILITY INFORMATION
SUMMARY OF ROLE:

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) plays an integral role in the success of our team, our community and creating a place our residents are proud to call home. The primary purpose of this position is to provide high quality, holistic nursing care in accordance with nursing practice standards and health care regulations which govern the practice of professional nursing. Lead or direct licensed and non-professional staff in the delivery of direct resident care and support functions
PLATINUM SERVICE:

It is our commitment to help each resident lead a purposeful life and we strive to deliver an exceptional experience through Platinum Service®.
SHIFT: NEED SHIFT INFO
WAGE: NEED WAGE INFO
WHY WORK FOR US:

• Comprehensive Health Plan Options
• Medical and Prescription Coverage
• Dental and Vision Coverage
• FSA & HSA Account Options
• Access to Health Care & Mental Health E-Visits
• $10k Life Insurance Coverage*
• Supplemental Insurance Options
• Pet Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with Generous Company Matching Benefits
• Paycheck Advances with Rain Instant Pay
• Employee Support Program (EAP)
• Tuition Discounts & Reimbursement with Rasmussen College
• Team Member Referral Bonus
• Shift Differentials
• LifeMart Employee Discounts
• OnShift Engage Bonus and Incentives
• Generous Paid Time Off & Discounted Travel Accommodations
• Childcare Discounts (*in MN & FL only)
• Rent Discounts (*in MN & FL only)
*Benefits available to eligible employees with enrollment in a medical insurance plan. Eligibility may vary by position, average hours worked, length of service, and/or location.

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