WI3662529

2

$28.27 + hourly

Unspecified

0

JOB REQUIREMENTS: Provide and direct resident care in accordance with
SNF/ICF guidelines, State and Federal Rules & Regulation for Nursing
Homes, Resident Bill of Rights, Nursing Policies and Procedures, and the
organization\'s Personnel Handbook. Observe, assess, and report changes
in resident\'s condition to immediate supervisor, attending physician,
family or designated contact person. Call or accept verbal orders from
resident\'s physician and transcribe them according to established
policies and procedures. Move medication cart on hard surfaced and/or
carpeted floor in nursing units to administer drugs and transfer
treatment supplies from med room bins to resident rooms according to
physician orders. Document appropriately and report any drug and/or
treatment errors to R.N. and physician. Administer drugs under the
supervision of a Registered Nurse. Pass oral medications and give
intramuscular and other subcutaneous injections, involving one
medication and according to nursing home policy and procedure. Adjust
the drip rate/change an IV bottle, change IV tubing, cleanse and check
the IV site, and discontinue IV fluids, if they have taken a course of
maintaining IV infusions. Perform treatments and assist in treatments
and procedures such as: insertion of retention catheter, administering
tube feedings, changing and applying dressings and compresses, doing
oral, nasal, and tracheal suctioning, and collecting specimens. Initiate
and update total plans of care and problem list in resident\'s chart and
MAR\'s /TAR\'s at all times. Active participation in multi-disciplinary
staffing of residents of assigned team. Serve as role model in the
implementation of facility\'s policy and OSHA standard on Standard
Precautions ensuring staff\'s compliance and follow-up with required
retraining and disciplinary action. Documentation in resident\'s charts
relative to facility policy and maintain clinical records in prescribed
manner. Review daily reports from assigned personnel and weekly team
meetings relative to resident\'s total plan of care. Operate equipment
required for resident care and provide life saving care, i.e.:
cardiopulmonary resuscitation, Heimlich maneuver, knowledge of CPR
technique. Assist physician during examination and/or treatment of
residents, review orders with physician, suggest changes based on
resident\'s condition. Participate in development of policies and
procedures to improve nursing care programs. Assist in training,
supervising, counseling, and evaluating assigned staff. Attend scheduled
meetings and continuing education programs as an active participant of
Nursing Department team to keep abreast of current trends in medical
science with special emphasis in the area of gerontology. Maintain and
safeguard entrusted confidential information. Support and be loyal to
this organization and its\' Mission Statement. Be flexible, receptive
and adaptive to change. Understand and apply basic principles of good
housekeeping and safety. Exhibit professional behavior in all
interactions with residents, their families, visitors, physicians, and
staff. Adhere to the Professional Appearance Standards for the Facility
Dress Code Policy at all times. Attend department staff meetings and
staff development programs. Uphold the Standards of Practice of
Lafayette Manor for the LPN position. \*\*\*\*\* OTHER EXPERIENCE AND
QUALIFICATIONS: Licensed Practical Nurse currently licensed by the State
of Wisconsin Knowledge of nursing & medical practices & procedures, as
well as laws, regulations & guidelines pertaining to nursing home
operation Basic leadership & supervisory skills Lift & carry light
objects such as resident charts, Kardexes, resident care treatment
items, etc. without assistance Occasional transfer up to 75 lbs. with
assist while lifting, positioning & transferring residents Push/pull
medication & treatment carts requiring force of 10-30 lbs. on hard
surfaced and/or carpeted floors Push/pull residents weighing 50-300 lbs.
in wheelchairs & Geri-chairs Reposition residents weighing 50-300 lbs.
in bed for treatments, nursing procedures & as needed Manipulate carts
through doorways & into close fitting areas Stand and/or walk up to 75%
of eight hour day to provide resident assessments & care Stoop, bend &
squat as required to allow reaching lower drawers in med & treatment
carts, adjusting resident items, etc. Arm/hand steadiness necessary for
taking blood pressures, temperatures, etc. Hand/eye coordination to
administer injections & adjust flow rate, etc. Able to wear gloves &
other protective equipment Occasional reaching overhead to obtain
supplies or medications Handling, fingering & feeling continuously for
palpitation, operating & maintaining equipment & providing medical
treatments for abnormal condition; i.e. wound care, resident care &
medication administration \*\*\*\*\* APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Apply
Online:
https://lafayettecountywi.civicpluswebopen.com/hr/job-opening/lafayette-manor-prn-licensed-practical-nurse-lpn

Attn: Human Resources - LAFAYETTE MANOR
719 E Catherine St
P.O. BOX 167
DARLINGTON, WI 53530