Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse - Nights

Collects samples such as urine and sputum, and sends to laboratory with paperwork to perform tests on samples. Prepares residents for medical treatments, examinations and tests, explaining the procedures and their purpose. Administers prescribed emergency care, such as, but not limited to CPR.

Answers residents' call-lights and determines how to assist them, as needed. Assess residents' conditions and vitals to determine and/or modify resident treatment plans. Monitors, records and reports symptoms and changes in residents' conditions.

Provides input for the development of individualized care plans and implements accordingly. Maintains accurate, detailed reports and records. Documents nursing history and physical assessment for assigned residents.

Maintains confidentiality of all resident information and ensures resident privacy in accordance with HIPAA and community guidelines. Promotes and supports the greatest possible degree of independence for residents. May be required to be "on-call" periodically or as specifically needed by community.

Reports any issues or problems that may arise to the Wellness Director and/or Executive Director. Complies with state, federal, and all other applicable health care and safety standards. Assists families and other visitors as needed.

Attends/completes required in-services and other required meetings. Performs other duties as directed.

SUPERVISORY REQUIREMENTS of this position are generally as follows

Occasional supervision of non-licensed nursing staff at the direction of the Wellness Director.

EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE an equivalent combination of education, training and experience will be considered.

Graduate from an accredited nursing program; minimum of 1 year of previous long-term care experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Must be licensed in the applicable state as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN). Must maintain CPR/First-Aid certification.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS and ABILITIES which may be representative but not all inclusive of those commonly associated with this position.

Reading Ability - Able to read and interpret written information. Written Communication - Able to write clearly and informatively. Verbal Communication - Able to talk to others to convey information effectively.

Reasoning Ability - Able to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed written or oral instructions. English Language - Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language. Math Ability - Knowledge of basic arithmetic.

Medicine - Knowledge of the information and techniques needed to treat human injuries, diseases, and deformities. This includes symptoms, treatment alternatives, drug properties and interactions, and preventive healthcare measures. Customer and Personal Service - Knowledge of principles for providing customer and personal services.

This includes meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction. Judgment and Decision Making - Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one. Active Listening - Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inap