Job Description

FULL TIME: SECOND SHIFT-PERSONAL CARE

WE ARE ALSO OFFERING A SIGN ON BONUS FOR FULL TIME OF $2,500!!!!

KEY POSITION SPECIFIC ROLES & RESPONSIBILTIES

• Clinical Processes & Procedures o Ensure that resident’s charts are updated and free of errors. 

  • Collaborate with the clinical team in establishing a treatment plan.

  • Provide direct resident care following the treatment plan, this may include tasks such as administering medication, etc.

• _Staffing -_Makes walking rounds between shifts and whenever necessary to supervise and monitor work performance in terms of resident care, staff regulations and efficiency of service.

• _Survey Readiness -_Report occupational exposures to needle sticks, blood, body fluids, infectious materials, and hazardous chemicals in accordance with facility policy and procedures governing accidents and incidents.

  • Participates in all inspections of nursing care by outside agencies.

  • Complete all documentation as recommended by Federal and State Guidelines.   Ensure that reportable events are communicated in a timely fashion. 

  • Ensure that nursing notes are informative and complete regarding the cares and services provided to the resident.

   

• Unit Management - Listen to shift report and keep open lines of communication with supervisor, co-workers and oncoming shift.

  • Attend nurses and team meetings as scheduled and/or assigned. o Maintain professional relationships with physicians and other providers.  Respond to all emergency situations within the facility.  Promote rehabilitation nursing on the units.  Perform physical and psychological nursing assessments on residents when necessary.

  • Report all unusual circumstances that may involve the safety and well-being of the residents and staff directly to the PC Administrator or Nurse Manager.      Performs other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Language / Communication Skills - Ability to read, write, speak, listen and understand the English language.

  • Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.

  • Ability to effectively present and communicate information and respond to questions.

• _Reasoning Ability -_Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. 

  • Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

• _Computer Skills -_Computer proficiency with software programs and the ability to learn new computer technology and programs. 

• Mathematical Skills - Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.

• Psychology  - Basic knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, personality, and interests; learning and motivation.

• Medicine

  • Knowledge of the information and techniques needed to assist in the treatment of resident injuries, diseases, and deformities.

   

• _Social Perceptiveness -_Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.

  • Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.

• _Other Skills and Abilities -_Gets along well with others and effectively works with teams.

MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS

• _Education  _ Successful completion of a Licensed Practice Nurse (L.P.N.) program at an accredited school, college or university. 

• _Experience _ Previous experience as an L.P.N. in long-term care preferred.

• Certificates, Licenses, and Registrations o Must have and maintain an active L.P.N. license / registration in good standing on the state registry.

  • CPR certified.

   

• Availability & Attendance o Flexible work schedule (mornings, afternoons, nights, weekends, holidays, etc.) which may include hours beyond eight hours in a day, or 40 hours in a week.

  • Follows all attendance policies and procedures, including punctuality and proper timeclock or timesheet reporting.

• Other - Compliance with infectious disease policies and procedures related to, but not limited to tuberculosis screening of health-care workers.

Qualifications

PHYSICAL & MENTAL REQUIREMENTS

    The physical and mental demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the key responsibilities and duties of this job.

• Ability to endure prolonged walking, sitting, standing, use of pulling, bending, and stooping movements.

• Ability to adapt to changes in daily work hour and schedule. o Must be able to lift a minimum of 30 pounds. Must be in good general health and demonstrate emotional stability.

• Ability to perform multiple tasks simultaneously.

Additional Information

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