Staff Nurse - LPN

The Staff Nurse provides compassionate care to patients, residents, and clients; Assesses, plans, coordinates, and implements effective care in the Skilled Nursing area; May be asked to in other areas of the community; Administers medications, treatments, updates documentation and responds to emergency calls in an accurate and timely manner; Provides guidance to non-licensed care staff to help ensure continuity of care.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Overall responsibilities

Supervise and assist with meal service Consult with dietary regarding the dietary needs of the residents and follow through on dietary recommendations Monitor resident with significant weight loss and gain and report to the physician and dietary department Identify residents at risk for nutritional problems and implement preventative measures Check items of food that are brought in by family members to assure they comply with resident orders, dietary needs, and safety

Assist in completion of the care plans and is involved in the care conference as deemed necessary Assist in the completion of nursing documentation needed for MDS and demonstrate knowledge of the MDS process Ensure that the progress notes are reflective of the care plan and approach is being followed Assure that assigned Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) are aware of the resident care plans, and ensure that the nursing assistant is familiar with plan of care Conduct supervisory visits with internal and outside clients as assigned

Adhere to the policies and procedures of the business with the highest practical standards Participate in and maintain current status on all training and education required by the company Communicate effectively with all members of the staff and business partners Provide feedback to others for continuous quality improvement of the entire organization Openly accept feedback from others for the continuous quality improvement of the entire organization Escalate issues when there is appearance that business standards of quality are not present Comply with all rules and regulations of the organization, including HIPAA and safety Perform other duties as assigned

Job Requirements/Specifications

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Currently licensed as an LPN in the state of Illinois
• Ability to communicate with residents and staff
• Basic computer knowledge and key boarding skills; ability to learn company systems
• Ability to work holidays, weekends, and assist in covering call offs

One year of nursing experience

Essential

Ability to read, write and speak English proficiently

Physical Demands: The physical demands describe here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Specific vision requirements include the ability to see at close range, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear Frequently required to stand, walk, sit, bend, kneel, stoop, crouch, crawl and climb Use hands to feel, and reach with hand and arms Regular lifting and moving of residents, supplies and/or equipment up to 50 pounds Fine hand manipulation (keyboarding)

Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.