LPN (Corbin, KY) |
| May 23, 2011 - June 10, 2011 |
| Location: | Corbin, KY |
| Exempt/Non-Exempt: | Non-Exempt |
| Benefits: | Paid vacation, sick and holidays; medical, vision, dental, life, short term disability offered. 401(k) and educational assistance |
| Employment Type: | Full Time |
| Location: | Corbin |
| Description: | Christian Care Communities is Kentucky’s largest and most diverse not-for-profit social service organization. An industry leader in services for seniors, Christian Care has been providing quality housing and healthcare since 1884, now serving more than 20 communities across the commonwealth of Kentucky.
We have immediate openings for LPNs - located in Corbin, Kentucky.
All Shifts - 7 am - 3 pm; 3 pm - 11 pm; 11 pm - 7 am
Long-term care facility.
The LPN is responsible for demonstrating knowledge and application of job duties within scope of practice and functions under the direction of the RN Supervisor; supervises nursing activities and provides direct nursing care during assigned duty hours; participates in unit activities, promotes independence, encourages socialization, and advocates for the quality of life of our residents while maintaining compliance with all applicable laws, regulatory and organizational standards.
Required Education: Completion of formal education program in practical nursing
Required Experience 1 year clinical practice
Preferred Experience: 1 or more years’ experience in a long-term health care setting
Required License and/or Certification: Licensed as Practical Nurse, Commonwealth of Kentucky
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The incumbent performs job responsibilities without posing a significant risk of substantial harm to the health or safety of him/her or others while maintaining compliance with all policies and procedures of Christian Care Communities and within the parameters of the Organization’s mission, vision, and values.
1. Initiates a resident education plan according to the individualized needs of the resident, as prescribed by Physician and/or organization policy
2. Explains procedures and treatments to resident and family, to gain cooperation, understanding, and to allay apprehension
3. Maintains awareness of comfort and safety needs of resident
4. Administers prescribed medications and treatments in accordance with approved nursing techniques
5. Takes temperature, pulse, blood pressure, and other vital signs to detect deviations from normal and to assess condition of resident
6. Documents nursing history and physical assessments of assigned residents
7. Observes resident; records significant conditions and reactions, and notifies supervisor or physician of patient’s condition, reaction to drugs, treatments or if there is a significant incident
8. Notifies resident’s physician and appropriate responsible party/POA when there is a change in the resident’s condition or upon the death of a resident
9. Prepares equipment and accompanies and aids physicians during rounds; assists with examinations, and consults with physician as necessary in planning resident care, treatment and rehabilitation
10. Performs emergency treatment when necessary based upon nursing standards, policies, procedures, and protocol.
11. Notifies the physician of the emergency and carries out physician orders.
12. Assists with personnel orientation and instruction as directed.
13. Handles complaints and reported suspicion of abuse or neglect appropriately.
14. Participates in departmental or unit quality improvement activities.
15. Attends required in-service meetings and trainings, and participates on other committees as assigned.
16. Performs direct nursing care and other duties of Nursing Services employees when necessary.
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| Qualifications: | Required Education: Completion of formal education program in practical nursing
Required Experience 1 year clinical practice
Preferred Experience: 1 or more years’ experience in a long-term health care setting
Required License and/or Certification: Licensed as Practical Nurse, Commonwealth of Kentucky
Drug screen and background check required.
Christian Care Communities and its affiliated subsidiaries are Equal Opportunity Employers. Christian Care Communities does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, veteran’s status, or disability. |
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