Position: Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
Department: Long Term Care Nursing
Reports to: Director of Nursing Senior Living
Days/Hours: 2:00pm - 10:30pm (evenings), every other weekend, rotating holiday
FLSA/FTE: Hourly (64 bi-weekly)

Job Summary

To provide individualized care which is administered humanely, competently, comprehensively and with continuity. May function in the capacity of primary or charge nurse.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates behaviors that align with Johnson Memorial Health Services’ Core Values: Together, Kindness and Trust.
• Possess a good understanding of the nursing process and use it effectively.
• Initiate and discontinue nursing orders appropriately.
• Make rounds as frequently as necessary as indicated by resident’s needs.
• Administer ordered treatments.
• Check lab results and notify MD if indicated.
• Monitor new admissions and transfers and initiate cares.
• Obtain and transcribe orders as indicated.
• Administer and record all medications given according to facility policies and
• procedures.
• Keep medication cart and med room clean and in compliance with regulations.
• Review care plan and care notes, and approve changes with R.N.
• Recognize significant changes in resident’s condition and inform appropriate
• person.
• Answer call lights promptly and meet the resident’s needs.
• Participate as required in quality assurance (QA) program.
• Day primary nurse come prepared and on time and participate in initial and
• quarterly care conference. Evening and night nurse give input for care
• conference.
• Is alert to resident’s spiritual and emotional needs.
• Check and follow through with items in daybook.
• Perform additional clerical duties as indicated by specific shift.
• Monitor NA/R, TMA, RA and Station Assistant to insure safe, quality care.
• Activate assistance from outside maintenance resources.
• Obtain specimens as needed.
• Give report to oncoming shift.
• Take report from aides and follow up on concerns.
• Review resident care notes with NA/R in preparation for care conference.
• Be available to resident families and physician as a liaison and follow through.
• Update communication books.
• Support the terminal resident to a dignified death and assist the family. Inform family of resident’s condition and changes.
• Inform doctor of changes in resident’s condition after coordinating with other nurses.
• Inform RN, Resident Care Coordinator, and other departments of changes in resident status.
• Report pertinent information regarding residents or employees to Director of Older Adult
• Services
• Answer telephone and relay messages.
• Communicate pertinent information to other departments (i.e. dietary, housekeeping).
• Collect relevant information, monitor, and chart all pertinent changes in resident health status
• and act accordingly.
• Complete necessary paperwork in admissions, transfers, deaths, and discharges.
• Check narcotics at the beginning and end of shift.
• Chart behaviors as observed or reported.
• Daily chart according to schedule.
• Daily chart any resident exceptions.
• Investigate all incidents and complete variance report as needed.
• Follow infection control techniques to prevent the spread of infection.
• Replace employees who call in sick and complete necessary health information.
• Monitor for unsafe conditions and communicate them to appropriate personnel.
• Complete maintenance request forms as needed.
• Communicate suggestions regarding residents’ care, supplies, equipment, or facility needs.
• Perform other duties as requested by supervisor.
• Maintain job classification requirements.
• Follow scheduling guidelines.
• Use available resource materials.
• Complete required annual education.
• Return phone messages and fill in as needed to meet staffing needs.
• Attend pertinent workshops and share information.
• Attend departmental, quarterly, and other required meetings.
• Be punctual.
• Maintain good work attendance and follow Attendance Policy
• Provide a mature, cooperative example to staff.

Core Competencies

• Ability to organize time and set priorities.
• Able to fluently read and write English.
• Ability to work with frequent interruptions.
• Caring, patient, and flexible.
• Attention to detail.
• Currently licensed as an LPN in Minnesota.
• Maintain current CPR certification.
• Complete required CEU’s for licensure renewal.
• Preferred experience in LTC.
• Interest in gerontology.

Education/Experience/Licensure

• Currently licensed as an LPN in Minnesota.
• Maintain current CPR certification.
• Complete required CEU’s for licensure renewal.
• Preferred experience in LTC.
• Interest in gerontology.

Working Environment/Physical Demands

• Prolonged periods standing and walking and frequently pulling, pushing, and bending.
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 35 pounds at times.

The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.

We're an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.

JHMS is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment. JHMS will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact the Human Resources Department.