Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Skilled Nursing

Shifts: Day 6:00 AM - 6:30 PM

Pay: $35.88 - $48.66 based on experience

Shift Differentials: Additional $1/hour on evening shift. Additional $1.50/hour on night shift.

Kruse Way Post Acute - 4550 Carman Dr, Lake Oswego, OR 97035

Visit us at www.KruseWayPostAcute.com

Kruse Way Post Acute is a leading healthcare provider in rehabilitation and skilled nursing care. Our mission is to provide personalized care for each of our patients that enhances their well-being and quality of life. Focusing on patient-centered rehabilitation with 24-hour skilled nursing care, the Kruse Way team creates custom treatment plans for each patient and resident, focusing on individual needs and goals.

Position Summary

Under the direction of an RN, the LPN provides individual and family-centered nursing care and treatment to elderly, acutely ill, or injured residents. Integrates technical skills and theoretical knowledge to meet the individual needs of residents and families. Assists the health care team with the prevention of illness and injury, maintenance of wellness, and provision of comfort.

Essential Functions

• Provides direct care and/or assists with care as directed and consistent with their scope of practice and competency.
• Initiates the SBAR process and collaborate with the RN for assessment and recommendations.
• Makes rounds with physicians and other team members, as needed.
• Participates in resident evaluations and care planning activities, reviews and revises residents’ assessments and care plans as needed to the extent permitted by state nurse practice act.
• Coordinates residents’ care activities and communicates changes to other team members and resident family/significant other.
• Oversees Medication Aide/Tech in medication/treatment administration.
• Administers treatments.
• Reviews, transcribes, communicates and implements physician orders, obtaining RN signature as required by state regulations.
• Communicates with resident’s physician.
• Assists with emergencies; administers cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
• Documents care performed and observations of resident status in the clinical record promptly by utilizing standard clinical documentation guidelines as required by the company, and local, state and federal rules and regulations.
• Participates in medication management to promote optimal safety and effectiveness for residents by administering medications as ordered, including next scheduled dose following admission/readmission.
• Notifying Charge Nurse of medications not available; Preparing, administering and documenting medications as prescribed; Observing and reporting resident responses to medication; Identifying and promptly communicating adverse drug reactions; Maintaining narcotic records accurately within scope of practice; Completing medication interchange and insurance prior to authorization as assigned; Ordering or arranging for ordering of pharmaceuticals; Notifying physicians of automatic stop orders.
• Completing recapitulated physician orders review, as assigned.
• Cleaning, organizing and replenishing supplies on medication/treatment carts after each use and prior to shift change.
• Completes clinical admission paperwork for new admissions.
• Initiates and assists consultants while providing services.
• Reviews documentation from consultant visits and follows up on recommendation.
• Assist with follow up on results of qualitative and quantitative medical record audits.
• Communicates and implements pharmacy review/drug regime review recommendations, as assigned.
• Assists with clinical discharge process.
• Ensures punctuality and regular attendance for assigned shifts.

Other Functions

Performs other tasks as assigned. Conducts job responsibilities in accordance with the standards set out in the Company’s Code of Business Conduct, its policies and procedures, applicable federal and state laws, and applicable professional standards.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Ability to react decisively and quickly in emergency situations.
• Ability to communicate effectively with residents and their family members, and facility staff.
• Experience with Point Click Care preferred.

Requirements

Education

Graduate of an accredited LPN School of Nursing.

Licenses/Certification

Current valid LPN license in Oregon. Valid CPR certification.

Experience

Six months experience in a long-term care environment preferred. This position is represented by SEIU Local 503 and is subject to the applicable collective bargaining agreement.