LPN, Healthcare Nursing, Nursing Home

Overview

Westchester Gardens is a clean, well-supplied, beautiful and well-run Senior Living Community in Clearwater. We have 120 beds to support our patients’ needs from skilled nursing to long term care. We are looking for an experienced LPN to join our night shift team. We have had the same owner over 30 years!

We offer great job stability, benefits, PTO and $1000 Referral Bonuses. MAKE A CHANGE WHICH MATTERS ~ FOR YOURSELF, YOUR CAREER AND OUR RESIDENTS!

Position Details:

Position: LPN

Shift Type: Full Time

Hours:

• Day (7am-3pm)
• Evening (3pm-11pm)
• Overnight (11pm-7am)

Wage: $30-34 (depending on experience/shift/differential)

Summary of Role:

The Licensed Practical Nurse plays an integral role in the success of our team, our community and creating a place our residents are proud to call home. The primary purpose of this position is to provide high quality, holistic nursing care in accordance with nursing practice standards and health care regulations which govern the practice of professional nursing. Lead or direct licensed and non-professional staff in the delivery of direct resident care and support functions.

• Nursing Care: Conduct daily nursing functions in accordance with current rules, regulations, and guidelines that govern the long-term care facility/assisted living communities.
• Ensure that all nursing personnel assigned to you comply with the written policies and procedures including the safety program.
• Admit, transfer, and discharge residents with documentation regarding care and service provided.
• Participate in the orientation of new residents/family members to the facility.
• Make rounds with health care provider, Hospice staff and Home Health staff as needed.
• Utilize nursing personnel qualifications according to the resident’s care plan, service plans and health care provider orders.

• Communication/Documentation: Complete daily clinical and environmental rounds to evaluate resident care and report significant events.
• Meet and resolve issues with residents and/or family members. Report significant issues to the supervisor.
• Participate in facility surveys (inspections) as requested by management.
• May be responsible for clinical programs as directed (e.g., dementia, wound care, quality assurance, infection control, admissions).
• Complete initial assessments as requested and assist or develop interim care plans/service plans.
• Update, review, and transcribe the care plan that identifies goals, problems, approaches, and revisions based on nursing needs and health care provider orders.
• Assist with service plans as directed by the Director of Nursing.
• Communicate with health care providers to review treatment plans, complete orders, progress notes, etc., per established policies.
• Review resident medical records for treatments, medication orders, diets, labs, etc., for implementation and follow-up.
• Arrange diagnostic and therapeutic services as ordered by the health care provider, per established procedures.
• Communicate department policies and procedures to personnel, residents, and visitors.
• Provide 24-hour reports and oral recommendations concerning changes in resident condition to nursing management.
• Complete accident/incident reports and submit to Director of Nursing.
• Complete assessments and all other medical record documentation as required.
• Provide resident and family information for care conferences or other meetings.
• Report discrepancies concerning physician orders, diet changes, or charting to the supervisor.
• Ensure clinically accurate documentation according to policy.
• Review interdisciplinary team notes to ensure care plans are followed and report concerns to your supervisor.
• Inform nursing personnel of new admissions and ensure rooms are ready for new admissions; greet newly admitted residents.
• Notify health care practitioner and family when there is a change in resident condition.
• Assist in arranging transportation for residents and other third-party services.

• Medication Administration: Prepare and administer medications ordered by the health care provider.
• Coordinate with pharmacy to ensure medications are available for administration.
• Maintain stock of medications, supplies, and equipment; report…