Position: Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)Status: Full-TimeShift: 1st & 2nd Shift
Description
The licensed nurse is a professional nurse (LPN) responsible for assisting with planning and directing nursing care for a specific number of residents.
This position directly supervises charge nurses and assists with teaching and supervision of other team members in the provision of quality care consistent with the mission of The Wesley.
Summary of Personnel Responsibilities
- Provide positive leadership and supervision of nursing personnel.
- Assist with the orientation and training of newly hired personnel.
- Supervise passing of medications by CMAs to residents in the assigned area.
- Evaluate completion of tasks assigned to CNAs and CMAs.
- Participate in evaluation and corrective action of personnel in conjunction with the charge nurse and Director of Nursing.
Summary of Coordination of Resident Care
- Assist in the ongoing development, updating and execution of the resident plan of care.
- Interpret the established resident care plan and any changes to members of the team.
- Observe, assess and report changes in resident behavior or physical condition as necessary to the physician and designated contact person.
- Administer medications and treatments according to physician orders.
- Ensure all procedures for control of medications and supplies are followed by personnel.
- Receive, document, execute and follow up on physician orders and complete appropriate paper or computer work according to policies and procedures.
- Serve as a positive role model to staff, residents and families at all times.
- Communicate positively and effectively to maintain an atmosphere of warmth, personal interest and positive focus, with the holistic well-being of the resident as the focal point for each day.
- Assist with planning and implementing appropriate therapeutic individual and small-group activities to fulfill residents' needs and interests.
- Execute and direct nursing care in accordance with regulations, guidelines, standards and The Wesley policies.
- Perform duties of CNA, CMA or other nursing staff as needed to fulfill the resident's individualized plan of care.
- Perform duties within the nurse's scope of practice that help residents attain or maintain the highest possible level of functioning.
Summary of General Duties
- Supervise CNAs and CMAs in providing quality, personalized care for each resident in an assigned area.
- Be responsible for admission nursing assessments of residents and discharge summaries.
- Coordinate with other team members, departments, unit coordinators and physicians to ensure successful transfer of residents.
- Provide update reports to team members coming on duty between shifts.
- Assist with ensuring the resident's physician is notified of changes in condition and that the physician's plan of care is carried out.
- Attend Care Planning sessions for assigned residents when possible.
- Respond to emergency calls throughout the Wesley Towers complex as assigned.
Qualifications
- Currently licensed as an LPN in the State of Kansas.
- Ability to read, write, speak and understand the English language.
About The Wesley
The Wesley is a 50-acre vibrant retirement community nestled in a quiet neighborhood in northwest Hutchinson, Kansas.
We offer independent living, assisted living, memory care, rehabilitation and skilled home care.
We currently have multiple positions available.
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