Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Casual

Episcopal SeniorLife Communities Mission: We provide high quality services from skilled nursing and restorative care to housing, assisted living and community-based wellness programs. We are committed to meeting each individual’s needs, in a culturally competent manner, supporting family and loved ones through transitions, and fulfilling our pledge…

Life. Inspired Every Day.

Licensed Practical Nurse - Per Diem or Casual

Days, Evenings and Nights - Every other weekend

Pay Range: $29.00 - 35.20 / Hourly (Pay information will vary depending upon relevant experience for the position.)

We offer a generous pay differential for evenings, nights. and weekends.

** Must be a current practicing LPN for 1 year to be considered for Per Diem or Casual**

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Exhibits knowledge and proper application of established policies and procedures.
• Provides information for the development of nursing care plans.
• Observes and monitors residents’ health status and communicates significant findings to the registered nurse.
• Safely performs therapeutic and preventative nursing procedures and treatments under the direction of a Registered Nurse.
• Follows established care plan.
• Participates in quality assurance programs and infection prevention as required.
• Under the direction of a Registered Nurse, and on all shifts, assists with supervision and direction of non-professional nursing staff.
• Be familiar and accountable for all medication policies and procedures.
• Administers medication per policy and procedure.
• Reorders medication per the pharmacy procedures.
• Exhibits knowledge of desired/untoward effects of administered medications.
• Observes residents for reaction to medications, reporting and documenting effectiveness.
• Follows established documentation procedures.
• Completes exception report, bowel record at the end of shift; hands off any pending issues.
• Be familiar with documentation requirements specific to MDS and resident needs.
• Utilizes supplies in a cost-effective manner. Monitors usage regularly.
• Reports unsafe conditions to the Registered Nurse in a timely manner.
• Documents all incidents/accidents per policy.
• Be familiar with established emergency procedures.
• Be courteous and polite to all encountered.
• Addresses residents by name
• Responds to resident needs as soon as possible.
• Refers issues/problems to Registered Nurse Manager/supervisor or designee.
• Assists with orientation of new nurses on the unit.
• Reports off to other team leader or nursing leadership when leaving the unit.
• Ensures residents get to scheduled activities/therapy on time.
• As needed, floats to aid with staffing needs of the nursing department.
• Follows dress code per facility policies.
• Provides assistance to co-workers as needed.
• Answers call lights/unit phone in unit secretary’s absence.