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NIGHT SHIFT LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE (LPN) :

NIGHT SHIFT LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE (LPN) :

Elder Care of Bemidji, Inc.MN, United States
1 day ago
Salary
$28.75–$31.75 hourly
Job type
  • Full-time
  • Part-time
Job description

Job Type

Full-time, Part-time

Description

Starting Wage : $28.75-$31.75 / hour plus $1.50 shift differential overnight shift

Hours of Work : As scheduled; may include weekdays, weekends, holidays and evenings. Schedule may vary from pay period to pay period.

Benefits Available :

  • BCBS MN Health Insurance- competitive premium rates!
  • Company Paid Life Insurance and Supplemental Life Insurance Policies
  • Accident, Cancer, Disability, and Critical Illness Insurance
  • MetLife Dental and Vision
  • 401k Benefits. Available immediately upon hire. Employee eligible to receive up to a 5% match after one year of employment. (Must be 21 Years Old)
  • Accrued Paid Time Off
  • Rotating Holiday Schedule
  • Scholarship and Tuition Reimbursement
  • Union Position

Responsibilities : PUBLIC RELATIONS :

  • Completes Marketing duties as assigned by the Administrator.
  • Cooperates with other department managers in planning activities that bring the community to the facility (holiday meals, etc.).
  • Maintains good relations with physicians, clinics, social worker, etc.
  • Understands that she / he represents Eldercare of Bemidji in every exchange and strives to do so in a positive manner.
  • Understands that excellent customer service is the highest form of public relations and her / his role in providing the highest level of customer service.

    • RESIDENTS :

  • Reports Vulnerable Adult issues to the County and Ombudsman as needed.
  • Understands and complies with the responsibilities of a mandated reported for vulnerable adults.
  • Understands and observes the need for strict resident confidentiality
  • Administers personal hygienic and nursing care, medications, treatments and therapeutic measures as directed by physician's orders and according to facility policies and procedures and the boundaries of their license.
  • OPERATIONS :
  • Works as a team member and assists with implementation and continuing evaluation of residents plan of care, emphasizing rehabilitative nursing and restoration of the resident to his / her full potential for living.
  • Observes and records symptoms, reactions and changes in residents condition including general physical and mental condition and reports findings to Registered Nurse.
  • Assists in providing emotional and physical comfort and safety for residents.
  • Prepares and cares for equipment and supplies with an understanding of principles and methods of handling sterile material.
  • Is responsible for following instructions issued by the Director of Nursing and R.N.'s and for adhering to established facility routines and policies and procedures.
  • Has complete understanding of basis of infection control and universal precautions to avoid infection of residents and self or contamination of equipment and supplies.
  • Maintains good housekeeping standards in all areas.
  • Adheres to all safety measures and conveys positive attitude toward safety of self, residents, coworkers, equipment and supplies.
  • Able to control negative emotions and provide care in a therapeutic manner.
  • Attends appropriate in-services, facility education programs and staff meetings.
  • Has working knowledge of fire regulations and disaster procedures according to facility policies and procedures.
  • Reports to work as scheduled and consistently demonstrate dependability and punctuality.
  • Utilizes computerized medical record effectively.
  • Utilizes wireless call system effectively.
  • Demonstrates or models facility core values of :
  • I ntegrity, C ommitment, A ttitude, R espect, and E nthusiasm.

    • BUDGET :

  • Understands the correlation between census and income and that expenses must be reduced in times of low census including adjustment of staff hours.
  • Participate in the control of cost-effective services that include proper use of equipment, appropriate use of supplies, and effective, efficient organization of resident care duties.

    • BUILDING :

  • Reports safety and environment hazards.
  • Responsible for maintaining work areas and department in a neat and clean manner.
  • Responsible for helping to maintain the facility in a safe and clean manner by picking up debris on the floors and wiping up spills.
  • Aware of role in disaster plans for the facility and participates in these plans and procedures during drills and actual events.
  • Responsible for reporting the need for repairs using the Maintenance Order form.
  • EMPLOYEES :
  • Monitors Nursing Assistant work performance in providing direct resident care. If nursing assistant is not performing according to facility standards will act as coach / trainer to assist in assuring compliance with written policies and procedures. Should coaching assistance be unsuccessful, the LPN will report findings to the supervising RN.
  • Ensures proper documentation is provided for inclusion in each employee's personnel file.
  • Completes staff performance appraisals according to facility policy.
  • Wears Name Tag at all times.
  • Reports to work on time each day.

    • Requirements

    Job Qualifications :

  • Current MN License as a Licensed Practical Nurse
  • Preference given for experience in a geriatric long-term care setting.
  • Work effectively with minimal supervision, strong communication skills, and ability to lead a group of people in completing tasks.
  • Knowledge of standards of nursing practice and awareness of standards for compliance with state and federal regulations.
  • Time to reach job competency is expected to be six months with at least one year of previous long term care experience. Entry-level staff are expected to reach competency in 1 year.
  • Required to complete Drug screen and TB test upon employment.
  • Required to complete DHS background study upon employment.
  • Required to work every other weekend

    • Salary Description

    28.75 - $31.75 / Per Hour