Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) for family - oriented SNF in Macon, MO

Macon HealthCare Center is looking for a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join our team making a difference in the lives of others working Part Time or Full Time.

The ideal Licensed Practical Nurse candidate must be caring, compassionate, have a positive attitude and be a team player. Responsibilities include working with the interdisciplinary care team to assure accurate patient assessment and plan of care, maintaining open and ongoing communication with patients and families, assuring that appropriate nursing care is provided, assisting with medications and treatments, and performing other patient care duties as assigned. 

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education and Training:

1. Graduate from a nursing program accredited by the State.
2. Must have unencumbered Missouri LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse) license
3. Seeks opportunities for personal and professional growth. Attends continuing education offerings and through teaching and mentoring, contributes to the ongoing education of partners under his/her supervision 

Job Knowledge and Capabilities:

1. Is responsible for maintaining clinical competency as evidenced by application of integrated nursing knowledge and skills, leadership and communication skills.
2. Utilizes the nursing process in assessment, planning and implementing care.
3. Exhibits organizational ability related to work flow, prioritizing to meet the patient care needs
4. Integrates current standards of practice as well as local, state, and federal regulations related to nursing services in the care of patients.
5. Practices continuous quality improvement thinking and problem solving skills.
6. Must be caring, compassionate, good communication skills, have a positive attitude and be a team player

PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS:

Specific Duties and Responsibilities Required:

1. Working with the interdisciplinary care team, to assure accurate patient assessment and development/revisions of individualized plans of care.
2. Maintains open and ongoing communication with patients and families, providing opportunity and encouragement to participate in decision-making.
3. Assure that nursing partners have been assigned duties
4. Make rounds, with specific attention to high acuity patients
5. Monitor unit/units to ensure that appropriate nursing care (according to established policies and procedures) is being provided and that doctors and families are being notified of changes in patients’ condition
6. Assume responsibility for assisting with meds and treatments as needed.
7. Assist with admitting patients and processing of physician orders as required.
8. Assist with hiring and supervision and participates in the orientation of new nursing partners
9. Assures the personal dignity and physical safety of each patient. Assist patients to attain the highest level of self-care possible.
10. Assist physician during rounds
11. Supervise nursing partners as assigned. Complete performance evaluations as required (two times per year).
12. Make changes in staffing schedule as indicated by absence and illness and contact additional help to assure staffing levels are maintained in order to meet the care needs of patients
13. Carry out personnel disciplinary action(s) (written, verbal warnings, suspension and termination) promptly and effectively as stated in personnel policies and amendments.
14. Maintain the security of the premises and direct unauthorized persons coming on the premises to leave
15. Perform weekly skin assessments, incident reports, nursing summaries, recording of patient weights, alert charting, daily skilled nurses notes and other documentation as assigned.
16. Relieve other shifts if needed.
17. Participate in ON-CALL Program
18. Attend in-service education programs and participates in Silver Chair Training, as assigned, to learn new procedures, develop skills, etc.
19. Leads by example and performs hands on care, answers call lights and assist C.N.A.’s in their duties when needed.

Perform other duties as assigned

National HealthCare Corporation is recognized nationwide as an innovator in the delivery of quality long-term care. Our goal is to provide a full range of extended care services, designed to maximize the well-being and independence of patients of all ages. We are dedicated to meeting patient needs through an interdisciplinary approach combining compassionate care with cost-effective health care services.

The NHC environment is one of encouragement and challenge ... innovation and improvement ... teamwork and collaboration ... and honesty and integrity. All NHC employees are committed as partners, not only to the health of our patients, but to the well-being of the communities we serve. 

NHC has been a leader in the healthcare industry since 1971 and we strive to treat our patients with the utmost care and respect. We are looking for LPNs who are dedicated to patient care with compassion, understanding, and have a positive attitude!

If you are a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) interested in working for a leader in senior care , share NHC's values of honesty and integrity, and have a heart for the geriatric patient, please apply today and find out more about us at  nhccare.com/locations/macon/

We look forward to talking with you!!

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