Licensed Practical Nurse *$2,000 sign on bonus for FT*

  • Full-time

Company Description

Touchstone Healthcare Community

Indian Hills Care Center of Sioux City

Job Description

 **$2,000 sign on bonus for FT***

Are you a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) who likes to make a personal connection to patients? Do you have a passion for serving and helping residence? Do you want to work in a community environment from residents to co-workers? Join our team and make a difference.

This position is responsible for planning and providing direct care to residents as assigned. The nurse will plan, direct and carry out shift routines in assigned nursing unit / to assigned residents.

  • Clinical Processes & Procedures

  • Ensure that resident’s charts are updated and free of errors.
    • Openly communicate with the Medical Director and DON relating to resident diagnoses and treatment plans. 
      • 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 on-coming shift.

    • Attend nurses and team meetings as scheduled and/or assigned.

    • 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 DON.

  • Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

 

  • 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

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

    • CPR certified.
  • Availability & Attendance

    • 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 usage.

  • Other

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

 

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.