Restorative Care Unit LPN - 12 Hour Nights

About the Role

The RCU Care Coordinator Licensed Practical Nurse manages and provides direct nursing care to residents. Coordinates nursing care delivery to ensure resident’s needs are met in accordance with professional standards of practice through physician orders, policies and procedures, and regulations. The role involves managing tasks and responsibilities within the framework of case finding, health teaching, health counseling, and provision of supportive and restorative care under the direction of a registered professional nurse, licensed physician, or dentist.

Responsibilities

• In partnership with the RN team leader, manages the clinical care planning process to ensure coordination and delivery of quality patient care.
• Reviews and updates care plans, accepting responsibility and accountability for all resident care on designated team, including direct physical nursing care.
• Manages resident care and various nursing duties according to policies, procedures, and standards as delegated by the Nurse Manager, Clinical Coordinator, or RN team leader.
• Participates in ongoing operations and routine collaborative decision-making within the function, department, or site.
• Demonstrates appropriate knowledge and technical skills when performing resident care.
• Provides for the emotional and physical comfort and safety of residents and their families or caregivers.
• Obtains and implements physician orders, checking for accuracy and completeness.
• Manages changes in clinical and/or functional status and reports changes to the RN team leader in a timely manner.
• Observes residents for specific signs/symptoms as instructed by the Nurse Manager, Clinical Coordinator, or RN team leader.
• Makes rounds to monitor, observe, and evaluate residents' general conditions.
• Manages residents with all aspects of ADLs and any special care needs as indicated.
• Leads and assists other staff members with resident care.
• Ensures necessary supplies for resident care are available.
• Recognizes and responds to emergent situations efficiently and effectively.
• Responds promptly to Rapid Response Team, emergency calls, or code zero for assistance using ACLS algorithms.
• Understands skilled nursing (SNF) rules and regulations.
• Assists in resident care coordination and demonstrates ability to problem-solve utilizing resources.
• Collects and documents data relevant to the resident's current health status, medical history, and discharge plan needs.
• Sets priorities for nursing actions according to the resident's needs.
• Manages the dining room during mealtime, ensuring residents are safe, fed, and/or encouraged to complete meals.
• Actively participates in discharge planning.
• Documents resident care in accordance with policies and procedures.
• Participates in completing a portion of the admission paperwork accurately and according to guidelines.
• Documents pertinent nursing observations and actions in the medical record appropriately.
• Completes all unit-specific forms within the LPN role accurately and in a timely manner.
• Transcribes physician orders when needed.
• Manages processes that facilitate thorough and accurate completion of required documentation (e.g., skin/wound reports, ADLs, weights, nourishment, monthly MAR/TAR checks, admissions, discharges, incident reports, investigations, audits).
• Prepares, administers, and records medications, treatments, and nursing procedures according to policies and procedures.
• Monitors and documents residents' responses to medication.
• Manages resident care treatments and procedures according to policies and procedures.
• Documents medication and treatment administration records promptly per policy.
• Possesses a sound knowledge base of medication and treatment administration.
• Manages resident and/or family instruction on medication as it relates to a resident's diagnosis, status, or plan of treatment.
• Manages orders and maintains stock supplies and medications.
• Stocks and cleans med carts during and upon completion of medication pass.
• Leads and promotes an environment that acknowledges and respects residents' individuality and rights during treatments and medication administration.
• Demonstrates ability to function as charge nurse by assuming responsibility and accountability for resident care and entire unit functioning in the absence of Nurse Manager/Clinical Coordinator.
• Manages emergency situations effectively (e.g., fire safety, resident falls, changes/deterioration in resident condition) and initiates appropriate follow-up.
• Contacts/interacts with families as needed.
• Assists in the preparation of residents for visits from MDs, NPs, and PAs.
• Manages and observes the health status of residents.
• Collects and records data from residents, caregivers/families, healthcare providers, individuals, and/or agencies in the community and documents appropriately.
• Reviews residents' medical records to ascertain that pertinent data is included and attempts to retrieve any missing information.
• Reviews residents' medications with physicians during every visit.
• Communicates effectively with residents, families, and the interdisciplinary team, ensuring staff members do the same.
• Maintains the highest level of customer service within the area of responsibility.
• Communicates information intra/interdepartmentally and keeps supervisors informed of significant changes in residents' behavior or condition.
• Notifies the RN team leader promptly of any problems related to staff members.
• Reinforces resident and family education and training, observing and reporting compliance to the teaching plan.
• Works cooperatively within the healthcare team and supports planning the resident's care by assisting in the development and implementation of realistic, measurable, time-bound goals.
• Cooperates with leadership staff in implementing planned changes and activities to improve residents' care or overall functioning of the clinical unit.
• Assists other staff members with resident care and welcomes new staff/floats to the unit, aiding in their orientation.
• Accepts assignments and adapts to changes in job responsibilities professionally.
• Provides leadership and direction to personnel in accordance with organizational goals and mission.
• Responds to and handles situations appropriately following the chain of command for resolution.
• Complies with all policies and procedures, including infection control, safety, resident rights, and confidentiality regulations.
• Completes annual competencies and maintains all advanced cardiac certifications.
• Operates patient care equipment in accordance with policy and procedure.
• Obtains, cleans, and returns equipment, taking appropriate action to ensure broken equipment is repaired.
• Adheres to the nursing dress code and arrives to work on time for assigned shifts, prepared to work.
• Adheres to clocking procedures per protocol.
• Participates in Loretto's Quality Assurance Performance Improvement (QAPI) Program, including data collection and monitoring adherence to patient care standards.
• Actively involved in the development, implementation, and evaluation of QAPI activities.
• Serves as an active member of QAPI/QA committees on the RCU.
• Directs the data collection of all complaint investigations, incident reports, and critical incident investigations in cooperation with the QAPI/QA department.
• Summarizes information and takes action after consultation with the Director/QAPI/QA committee.
• Actively participates in solving problems identified by the QAPI Program.
• Responds with appropriate performance to results obtained from QA/QI indicators.
• Participates in staff development programs to improve skills and contribute toward the improvement of resident care.
• Identifies own educational/training needs and completes a minimum of 12 hours of in-service annually.
• Participates in staff meetings, communication systems, and reads/signs off on all self-study in-services and pertinent education materials.
• Completes annual health assessment, reorientation, and required annual competencies.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited school of practical nursing and possess a current license with the New York State Board of Nursing.
• BLS and ACLS certified upon hire.
• Experience and ability to complete competencies with IV insertion and blood draws.
• Ability to perform and interpret EKGs.
• Ability to function effectively in handling residents while performing procedures and techniques required to assist physicians and professional nursing staff.
• Ability to lead, guide, and motivate others.
• Outstanding interpersonal skills, including the ability to communicate effectively with residents and families from diverse backgrounds who may have physical, sensory, and mental impairments while providing care.
• Proficient with MS Office and able to learn new software rapidly.
• Must be able to work 12-hour shifts, weekends, and holidays.

Benefits

• Excellent medical, dental, prescription, and vision insurance.
• Disability coverage.
• Tuition Reimbursement Program.
• 401(k) Retirement/Pension Plans.
• Discounted Gym Membership.
• Paid Time-Off Accrual.
• Fun events for employees.
• Convenient locations with free parking.
• Employee Coaches to help achieve life goals.
• Diaper Assistance Program.
• Opportunity for career growth and movement within 19 sites.

Pay

$36.70 - $37.81 per hour.