Lpn Personal Care Unit New Higher Start Wages
Company: Life Care Center of Rhea County
Location: Dayton
Posted on: May 16, 2022
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Job Description:
Position Summary:The LPN Personal Care Unit Licensed Practical
Nurse delivers quality nursing care to patients through
interpersonal contact and provides care and services to allow
patients to attain or maintain the highest practicable physical,
mental, and psychosocial well being in accordance with all
applicable laws, regulations, and Life Care standards.Education,
Experience, and Licensure Requirements:* Attended an accredited LPN
program* Currently licensed/registered in applicable State. Must
maintain an active Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse (LPN/LVN)
license in good standing throughout employment.* One (1) year
geriatric nursing experience preferred* CPR certification upon hire
or obtain during orientation. CPR certification must remain current
during employment.Specific Job Requirements:* Advanced knowledge in
field of practice* Make independent decisions when circumstances
warrant such action* Knowledgeable of practices and procedures as
well as the laws, regulations, and guidelines governing functions
in the post acute care facility* Implement and interpret the
programs, goals, objectives, policies, and procedures of the
department* Perform proficiently in all competency areas including
but not limited to: patient rights, and safety and sanitation*
Maintains professional working relationships with all associates,
vendors, etc.* Maintains confidentiality of all proprietary and/or
confidential information* Understand and follow company policies
including harassment and compliance procedures* Displays integrity
and professionalism by adhering to Life Care's Code of Conduct and
completes mandatory Code of Conduct and other appropriate
compliance trainingEssential Functions:* Knowledgeably and
competently deliver quality nursing care to patients on the
personal care unit* Assign duties, instruct, and provide clinical
supervision to CNAs* Chart appropriately and timely* Monitor and
report changes in patient condition* Exhibit excellent customer
service and a positive attitude towards patients* Assist in the
evacuation of patients* Demonstrate dependable, regular attendance*
Concentrate and use reasoning skills and good judgment* Communicate
and function productively on an interdisciplinary team* Sit, stand,
bend, lift, push, pull, stoop, walk, reach, and move intermittently
during working hours* Read, write, speak, and understand the
English languageAn Equal Opportunity Employer
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