LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE, LANGDALE PERSONAL CARE

Description WHAT IT'S LIKE AT SGMC HEALTH Purpose. No matter your role or area that you work in, at SGMC Health we are collectively working towards goals that will make our community a better place. Excellence. We strive to do the right thing the right way, are accountable in all we do, require competence of our people, and are compassionate in our service. Team Spirit.We encourage team effort, support personal and professional development, acknowledge individual talents and skills, and support innovation and empowerment. Award Winning Performance.We are committed to providing the best care possible and we are proud to be recognized locally, statewide, and nationally for the exceptional care that our staff provides. WHY YOU WILL LOVE SGMC HEALTH SGMC has great benefit options, depending on the role that you are going into– including healthcare, supplementary benefits, ways to save for the future, opportunities for career advancement, and opportunities to expand your skill set. Some of these great benefit options are listed below: Low Healthcare Insurance Premiums401(k) with employer matchPaid Time Off (PTO)Employee discountsCompany paid life insuranceShort-Term and Long-Term DisabilityCancer InsuranceAccident InsurancePet InsuranceTuition ReimbursementOn-the-job training and skills developmentOpportunities for growth and advancementEmployee Assistance Program JOB LOCATION : Langdale Place DEPARTMENT: AR - LANGDALE PERSONAL CARE SCHEDULE: Full Time, 8HR Evening Shift, 3p to 11p Position Summary Administers nursing care in a personal care home environment under the supervision of a registered nurse. Oversees and supervises the job activities of the Personal Care Attendants, Charge Aids, and the Personal Care Coordinator when Nurse Care Manager is not on site. Participates in the implementation and evaluation of patient care and ensures compliance with regulatory requirements are met in addition to facility policies and procedures. Ensures the health, comfort, and safety of the residents. Requires a high school diploma and certification as a licensed practical nurse. Familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field. Relies on experience and judgement to plan and accomplish goals. A certain degree of creativity and latitude is required. Reports to nurse care manager. EDUCATION Current LPN license in the State of Georgia. Current CPR & First Aid certification required. 16 hours annual In-Service Training required by the Department of Community Health EXPERIENCE Three (3) years of experience in an assisted living facility setting preferred. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES Ability to work well individually and as a team member. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with patient/family units. Ability to read and interpret policies and standards. Strong clinical skills in assessment, intervention, documentation, and evaluation. Ability to communicate clearly with, and care for an elderly population of patients/family units of all ages, a variety of cultures, and/or persons occasionally exhibiting stressed behaviors. Ability to operate clinical equipment, computer and telecommunications devices. WORKING CONDITIONS - ADA INFORMATION Works primarily in long-term care setting, including office and classroom work areas. Primarily daytime hours with flexibility required to meet educational and resident care needs. Considerable walking, standing, stooping, bending, lifting (occasionally in excess of fifty (50) pounds). Mental effort required to assess, plan, and make or recommend decisions in complex environment. Likely to be exposed to blood/body fluids, including infectious diseases. See What All Of The Hype Is About https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_DeqKw8xk54