Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Company: RiverWoods Retirement Community
Location: Rochester
Posted on: January 14, 2021

Job Description:

OverviewRN/LPN Per Diem11p-7a Seeking per diem RN/LPN to provide direct resident care in a team-focused environment where our residents are at the heart of what we do. Responsibilities Performs professional duties in accordance with facility policies/procedures and standards of professional practice, State of New Hampshire Nurse Practice Act, OBRA and HIPAA.Collaborates with interdisciplinary team members to formulate individualized resident care plans. Updates care plans as necessary. Participates in Resident Care Plan Meetings. Institutes care protocols as indicated including: falls prevention, safety and elopement, behavior management, weight management, skin integrity, bowel/bladder management, infection control guidelines (Standard Precautions), and pain assessment and management.Assesses and documents changes in residents' physical or mental status and reports findings to the primary care physician and treatment team. Provides complete clinical data to facilitate decision-making.Provides leadership and direction for direct caregivers. Prepares daily assignments and delegates workload appropriately. Supervises direct care through observation and evaluation of direct care results.Establishes positive working relationships with team members, residents and family members in order to facilitate open, direct communication.Obtains, administers and documents medications and treatments given to residents following professional guidelines and Nursing department policies. Inventories and maintains locked system for narcotics.Supports, creates, and maintains a positive culture for team members and residents QualificationsMust possess, as a minimum, a Nursing Degree or Diploma from an accredited college, University or nursing school.Long term care facility and specialized knowledge of nursing care of the elderly and rehabilitative nursing is preferred.Must hold a registered nursing (RN, LPN) license within the State of New Hampshire. Certified in intravenous administration preferred. Must maintain CEU's annually. CPR is required. Make a difference while making a living in an award-winning independent retirement community where your work helps change lives for the better every day. You have the opportunity to create connections and provide support with our residents.

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