Licensed Practical Nurse

Countryside Health Care of Milford currently has LPN positions available on the 3-11 & 11-7 shifts. We are looking for dynamic, team oriented LPN's who enjoy working with a variety of patients to assist them with obtaining optimum function either within the LTC setting or to assist them with their successful return to home from our active Rehabilitation Unit.

Purpose: To conduct and coordinate all nursing activities on the assigned unit in a safe, timely and accurate manner in accordance with state and federal requirements and the policies and goals of this facility.

Duties and Responsibilities

Receive and give accurate and concise report on each resident/patient at change of shift

Give report to C. N. A.’s at beginning of shift and receive from them before end of shift

Oversight and management of C. N. A.’s assigned to that unit, including daily assignments, setting and monitoring breaks and evaluating needs for improvement

Authority to discipline/counsel C. N. A.’s

Management of all resident/patient care on that unit, including updating nursing care plans and C. N. A. care plans with changes and new orders

Review care plans for appropriate problems, approaches, goals and revisions

Review C. N. A. documentation, vital signs, bathing, weights, I&O’s, BM’s

Complete nursing summaries and quarterly assessments as assigned

Make daily rounds and is aware of all resident/patient conditions on that unit and reports pertinent data to Unit Manager or designee

Notify MD/NP and resident/patient responsible party of significant changes in condition

Evaluate resident/patient needs and the effectiveness of care provided

Promote effective restorative nursing techniques

Maintain universal precautions and infection control policies

Document completely and accurately using only standard abbreviations

Administer and record medications as ordered and maintain accurate narcotic count according to pharmacy and facility policy

Maintain/order/obtain adequate medications, nursing supplies and equipment as necessary for the unit

Assist with editing and end-of-month changeover as assigned

Weekly skin checks and administration of treatments as ordered, documenting changes and progress

Finger stick blood sugars as ordered with accurate documentation and notification of MD/NP if outside parameters

Obtain specimens, follow up with lab and notify MD/NP of results

Assist with meal trays, call lights and alarms

Clean, re-stock and empty trash on medication and treatment carts before change of shift

Contact MD/NP/families as necessary

Transcribe new orders promptly and accurately

Admit, transfer and discharge residents on assigned unit and notify business office and dietary of changes

Complete incident reports and document in the medical record according to facility policy

Complete nursing log at end of shift

Assist with orientation and staff development

Participate in staff meetings and continuing education opportunities

Deliver direct resident/patient care when necessary

Assume supervisory responsibilities if requested by the DNS or designee

Perform other duties as assigned

Benefits

403B

Dental insurance

Disability insurance

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Employee Discounts

Schedule

• 8 hour shift

Day, Evening, or Night Shift

Holidays

Weekends

Full-time

Salary

$29.00 - $45.00 per hour based on years of experience and differential of shift worked.

Sign on Bonus!

Bonus Structure

LPN Sign on Bonus- $3,500

$1,000 after 90 days of employment from date of hire

$1,000 after 6 months of employment from date of hire

$1,500 after 1 year of employment from date of hire

Requirements

Nursing: 1 year (Preferred) LTC: 1 year (Preferred)

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) (Required)

Computer literacy is desirable

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Must meet the general health requirements set forth by the policies of this facility

Able to push, pull, move and/or lift a minimum of 25 pounds for at least 50 feet with or without the aid of mechanical devices