Job Description
NEW WAGE INCREASE LPN: Annual range = $56,160 to $61,900.80 Salaries for this position are based on verifiable experience. Pay rate for candidates with less than five (5) years of experience in the same position: $27.00 per hour, plus shift differential if working 3p-11p or 11p-7a and weekend bonus. Pay rate for candidates with at least five (5) years but less than ten (10) years of experience in the same position: $28.82 per hour, plus shift differential if working 3p-11p or 11p-7a and weekend bonus. Pay rate for candidates with ten (10) or more years of experience in the same position: $30.75 per hour, plus shift differential if working 3p-11p or 11p-7a and weekend bonus. Please remember to add your entire work history to your application. The omission of relevant work history may affect your starting salary. FREE DAYCARE TO ALL GRACEDALE EMPLOYEES Gracedale Nursing Home - County Of Northampton Offers Excellent benefits, unlimited overtime, educational assistance, generous time off and flexible schedules. FT/PT 8-hour schedules with every other weekend shifts. 3-day Weekend Shifts with overtime paid after 40 hours, 7a-7p and 7p-7a. Per Diem and Part Time Every Other Weekend shifts available. Overtime is paid for time worked over 8 hours per day for LPN's. Overtime is paid for the entire shift on your "off" weekend. The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) performs a variety of nursing and medical support functions at Gracedale Nursing Home, such as dispensing medications and providing treatment. GENERAL PURPOSE This is licensed practical nursing work performing a variety of nursing and medical support functions in a County medical facility. A position in this class dispenses medications, provides treatments and has the required knowledge for documentation on a medical record. This position also includes charge nurse of a unit when assigned. SUPERVISION RECEIVED/EXERCISED This position reports directly to a higher level nursing position; supervises the work of Certified Nurse Aides. ESSENTIAL DUTIES OF THE POSITION Provides the needs of the resident upon recommendation and orders of the attending physician and reports to Registered Nurse (RN), Nursing Supervisor, or physician, the resident's condition and reaction to medication, treatments or significant incidents. LPN is also responsible for including but not limited to: timely documentation, assistance with admissions, discharges, transfers, returns, medication, reporting of untoward events, updating care plans, notifications to RN's, supervisors, physicians, families, etc. LPN will follow established procedures; utilize resources when needed, i.e. staff development, policies, adjust work assignments in response to unanticipated absences, changes in resident load or nursing needs, or similar situations. Works with unit personnel to ensure effectiveness of treatments and general care provided, correct inappropriate or ineffective care, and determine overall patient status; carries out specific nursing functions restricted to performance by LPN. Administers and accurately records prescribed medications and treatments, observing resident's reactions to medications and treatments; reports to Registered Nurse (RN), Nursing Supervisor any visible symptoms or adverse reactions. Performs nursing duties and responsibilities relevant to routine bedside nursing, including but not limited to: care required to meet the physical, psychological, nutritional, religious, emotional and social needs of the residents. These duties/responsibilities include but are not limited to bathing, feeding, making beds, ambulation of patients via wheelchair, geri chair, cane, walker, or assistance of nursing personnel, complete vital signs, intake and output, enemas, hot and cold applications, skin care, wound care, tracheostomy care, catheterization, tube feedings, perform CPR, etc. Perform nursing duties and responsibilities relevant to the health and welfare of the patient including safety measures; i.e. restraints (all types), oxygen therapy, etc. Maintains residents' clinical record by accurately and timely charting all pertinent data, untoward events, focused assessments and appropriate observations. Documentation on the resident's clinical record to include but is not limited to; i.e. vital signs, clinic tests, intake and output, accurate and timely nurses notes, notifications to family and physicians, etc. Coordinates, instructs and assumes lead work responsibilities for Certified Nurse Aides and students when assigned. Processes forms and miscellaneous documents as necessary. Other job duties as necessary. Performs