***UNDER NEW MANAGEMENT***

****SIGN ON BONUS $7,000 AMS/PMS $4000 NOCS

***$3.00 shift differential on PMS

LICENSED PRATICAL NURSE

Reports to: Unit Manager or Director of Nursing

Team: Nursing

Position Summary

Through utilization of the nursing process perform nursing duties within the scope of practice, under the direction of a registered nurse , the LPN works closely with the RN & Manager/Supervisor to ensure the best possible functions of the assigned unit. The LPN nurse will maintain the standards of Nursing Care and practices within their scope and the facility to meet the physical, psychosocial, and rehabilitative needs of the residents.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• This list of duties and responsibilities is not all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties and responsibilities, as management may deem necessary from time to time.
• Observe resident's condition and response to treatment and take necessary and appropriate action as required.
• Recognize and report significant resident condition changes and take appropriate nursing action.
• Administer medications and treatments accurately according to facility policy and procedure.
• Participate in observation and directing of nurse aide/CNA performance.
• Transcribe physician's telephone and written orders accurately.
• Document nursing care rendered, resident response to treatment, and other pertinent resident data in the medical record/PCC.
• Attend facility in-services to remain current in nursing practice.
• Practice acceptable infection control procedures, specifically hand washing, standard precautions isolation, aseptic, and sterile dressing techniques.
• Adhere to all Department of Commerce, County and department safety policies and procedures
• Makes rounds on units to observe, examine, interview residents, to evaluate staffing needs, to inspect care environment, and to evaluate staff interactions and clinical skill competency.
• Responsible for ensuring adequate staffing on the units and makes changes as necessary, utilizing the resources available i.e. Smartlinx Scheduling application. Evaluates staffing patterns based on unit census, resident acuity, other resident needs. Adjusts staffing pattern accordingly.
• Interacts with resident, family members, legal representatives, surrogates to answer questions, resolve concerns.
• Conducts skills observations of nurse aides and Med Techs.
• Actively participates in long term care survey process. Provides or offers supplemental information to ensure accurate survey results. Responds to surveyor questions. Records actions of survey team members and reports to DON at end of each survey day. Consults with DON about undertaking corrections while survey is in progress.
• Completes required documentation of care and services delivered during shift including interventions and resident responses to interventions. Completes required documentation of special circumstances including accident/incident reports in compliance with State and Federal laws and regulations
• Reports relevant information to DON including interdisciplinary team functioning and communication, regulatory compliance issues, resident risk factors, sudden changes in resident behavior, expressed dissatisfaction by resident or family, refusals of treatment, unexplained injuries, staff behavior (positive and negative), staffing needs, equipment and supply needs, opportunities to revise policies, procedures, improve quality.
• Monitors staff for compliance with OSHA mandates on workplace safety including hazard communication and blood borne pathogens. In cases of workplace exposure, provides immediate first-aid and refers employee to appropriate facility staff member for follow-up.
• Supervises performance of unit clerk and desk nurse in all essential functions of that position.
• Reports all injuries to self or others to supervisor immediately.
• Takes job actions with staff members under appropriate circumstances. Applies facility policies about progressive discipline correctly. Removed staff member from unit if necessary to avoid endangerment to health or safety of residents or other staff members. Reports all job actions taken to DON promptly.
• Attends continuing professional education programs and in-service education. Applies information to job responsibilities.
• Participates in fire and disaster drills. In the event of an emergency carries out assigned duties to assure resident safety
• Supervises Certified Nursing Assistants, Med Techs, and/or Licensed Practical Nurses in the implementation of plans of care to assist residents to attain or maintain highest practicable physical,mental and psycho social well being.

Other Duties and Responsibilities

• Carries out all duties in accordance with the Ridgewood Care Center mission.
• Arrive and begin work on time and to report for duty as scheduled on all shifts, weekends, and holidays
• Contact & communicate with Human Resourses for any absence/L.O.A if 2 or more days absent.
• Contact Scheduler 2 or more hours prior to shift start if you can not arrive for your scheduled shift
• Must be able and willing to “float, or be pulled” to another unit if requested to by supervisor or management due to staffing needs for quality care for our residents or may be considered a self termination if you do not follow supervisors request.
• Demonstrates knowledge of and respect for the rights, dignity, and individuality of each resident and facility information.
• Appreciates the importance of maintaining confidentiality of resident and facility information.
• Demonstrates honesty and integrity at all times in the care and use of resident and facility property.
• Able to understand and to follow written and verbal direction and to effectively communicate with staff and residents through verbal and/or written means.
• Able to interact effectively with all residents.
• Knowledge of emergency and disaster procedures of facility.
• Able to locate nearest exit, to understand and respond to written or verbal instruction in case of emergency.
• Sufficient mobility, and strength to move freely through the building, to assure resident safety at all times and to assist, transfer, or otherwise move residents out of danger in case of emergency.
• Demonstrates respect for co-workers and responds to needs of residents by complying with facility policies on attendance and punctuality and dress code.
• Able to arrive and to begin work on time and to report for duty as scheduled on all shifts, weekends, and/or holidays.
• Working knowledge and ability to comply with facility policies and procedures for workplace safety including infection control procedure, application of universal precautions for blood borne pathogens, use of personal protective equipment and handling of hazardous materials.
• Demonstrates an ability to prioritize tasks and responsibilities.
• Demonstrates the ability to complete duties and projects within an allotted time.
• Able to respond to change productively and to handle additional tasks and projects as assigned.
• Able to carry out the essential functions of this job (without reasonable accommodation) without posing specific, current risk of substantial harm to health and safety of self and others.
• Knowledge of geriatric, other specialty, general chronic care nursing principles and professional standards of nursing practice and ability to apply to resident specific circumstances. Able to identify, implement and evaluate appropriate objectives and interventions for residents.
• Demonstrated competency in clinical skills needed for facility resident population.
• Demonstrated competency in physical, behavioral and functional capacity assessment of long term care residents including use of the State-approved Resident Assessment Instrument.
• Current knowledge of laws and regulations that influence provision of care and services in nursing facilities.

Position Requirements

Education
Required

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.

Preferred

• N/A

Work Experience
Required

• Two years professional nursing experience providing direct care in long term care facility with one year supervisory or management experience with direct care staff

Licenses & CertificationsRequired

• Current, active license as Registered Nurse in the State of Wisconsin

Required Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

• Demonstrates strong communication and relationship building skills with residents, and is able to explain residents’ needs to others as needed for resident advocacy.
• Specialized training or experience in geriatric care or gerontology is desirable
• Proficiency in written and spoken English
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Ability to manage multiple projects.

Travel Requirements

• Possible travel requirement

Physical Demands and Work Environment

Physical Requirements:

“Occasionally” equals approximately 1% to 33% of the workday, “Frequently” equals approximately 34% to 66% of the workday, and “Continuously” equals approximately 67% to 100% of the workday (Typical full-time workday is 8 hours).

• Job Requirements: In a number of hours per day. Sit 2 to 3
• Stand 4 to 5
• Walk 4 to 5 Movements: Bend/stoop Frequently
• Squat/crouch/kneel Frequently
• Crawl Occasionally
• Reaching Frequently
• Balancing Frequently
• Pushing/pulling Continuously
• Weight Carried:
• Up to 34 lbs Frequently
• 35 to 50lbs Frequently
• 51 to 100lbs Frequently with assistance*
• 100+ lbs Occasionally with assistance*

* Assistance can include mechanical devices, equipment or human assistance.

Sensory Requirements:

• Occasionally must be able to see distant objects and objects within 35 feet (11.6 meters).
• Constantly must be able to discriminate colors.
• Frequently must be able to hear and distinguish normal sounds from background noise.
• Constantly must be able to effectively read information from paper, printouts, or computer screens.

Cognitive Requirements:

• Constantly must be able to concentrate on several minimal, moderate, and fine details with little, some, or constant interruption.
• Constantly must be able to attend to task periods of less than 10 minutes to more than 30 minutes.
• Constantly must be able to remember multiple tasks for a few hours, full shift, or periods extending over several days.
• Frequently must perform under the stress created by normal office practices (such as deadlines and standards) and other environmental stressors evident in health care settings (such as shift rotation, weekend and holiday duty, unusual or impaired behavior by residents, family reactions to having a loved one in the nursing home, death and dying, oversight of state surveyors, ombudsmen, and federal officials, presence of consultants and attorneys, and variable involvement with medical staff).

Personal Protection Requirements:

• Gloves, mask, and apron are required when working with chemical irritants, sharp objects and hot dishes.
• Gloves and earplugs required when working with chemicals and loud machines.
• Gloves are needed when working with chemicals or blood splatters.

Equipment Requirements:

• Ability to operate general office equipment (i.e. computer, phone, fax machine, copy machine, etc.)

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Statement
SEC. 102. DISCRIMINATION - 42 USC 12112

General Rule. No covered entity shall discriminate against a qualified individual with a disability because of the disability of such individual in regard to job application procedures, the hiring, advancement, or discharge of employees, employee compensation, job training, and other terms, conditions, and privileges of employment.

Note: Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

The above information describes the general duties and requirements necessary to perform the principle functions of the position. This shall not be construed as a detailed description of all the duties and requirements that may be necessary in this position.

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Employee Signature Date Signed

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Manager Signature Date Signed

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, PRN

Pay: $28.50 - $31.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Medical specialties:

• Geriatrics

Physical setting:

• Long term care
• Nursing home

Standard shift:

• Day shift
• Evening shift

Supplemental schedule:

• Holidays
• Overtime

Weekly schedule:

• Rotating weekends

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Germantown, WI: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Education:

• Associate (Required)

Experience:

• Nursing: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

• LPN (Required)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Preferred)
• Night Shift (Preferred)
• Overnight Shift (Preferred)

Work Location: One location

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