Registered Nurse - Franciscan Ministries : Job Details

Registered Nurse at Franciscan Ministries summary: The Registered Nurse is responsible for providing direct nursing care and overseeing certified nursing assistants in accordance with healthcare regulations. This role involves assessing residents' needs, administering medications, and collaborating with the healthcare team to ensure holistic care. The nurse participates in the admission and discharge process, ensures compliance with policies, and provides leadership within the nursing staff. Overview: Part time LPN -Evening Shift 3:00 pm - 11:00 pm2 shifts per weekAstral at Franklin -Position SummaryIn this role, you will be responsible for providing direct nursing care for residents as well as general consultation regarding health-related concerns within the community. -Essential Functions, Key Duties, & ResponsibilitiesDirect the daily activities of the certified nursing assistants and resident care associates in accordance with Finish current federal, state and local regulations and established company policies and procedures.Follow the nursing model to promote holistic care for the residents.Ensure that policies and procedures are complied with by nursing personnel assigned.Participate in the admission, discharge and transfers of residents as required.Assess for changes in residents' status, notifying the physician and resident's family or representative and documenting accordingly.Transcribe physician orders to medical record and carry out orders as written.Prepare and administer medications as per physicians' orders and observe for adverse effects as indicated.Perform wound treatments per physicians' orders, observe for changes and documents accordingly as indicated.Schedule follow up appointments for residents and transportation needs as indicated.Provide nursing leadership to nursing personnel assigned to the unit.Provide direct care skills such as colostomy changes, tube feedings, wound care, suctioning, IV administration, etc. in accordance with current policies and procedures.Perform rounds to ensure resident needs are being met and personnel are performing their assigned duties.Collaborate with other members of the interdisciplinary team as needed to ensure residents' needs are holistically met.Report any incidents or unusual occurrences to the community's leadership team.Ensure that there is adequate stock of medications, supplies, equipment and notify appropriate personnel of needs.Initiate, review and update care plans as required.Participate in the survey process when inspection surveys arise.May participate in QAPI activities as needed or assigned.Ensure that infection control principles are followed and help correct deficiencies in practice as noted.Perform other duties as assigned.Comply with all policies and procedures and any updates.Position RequirementsEducation: Associate's or Bachelor's degree in NursingLicenses/Certifications: Current unrestricted license as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in practicing state as well as a current CPR certificationExperience: 1+ years of Nursing experience preferredSkills & Abilities:

Ability to demonstrate compassion when working with residents. -#livingjoyfully - Keywords: Registered Nurse, LPN, healthcare, patient care, nursing leadership, medication administration, health assessments, nursing home, direct care, holistic care