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LPN - Full Time Overnights

Employer
Galeon Wellness & Therapy Center
Location
Osakis, MN
Salary
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Industry
Healthcare
Role
Nurse
Job Type
Long-Term
Hours
Full Time
The nurse's primary purpose is to direct nursing care to the residents, and monitor/supervise the day-to-day nursing activities performed by the nursing assistants. Such supervision must be in accordance with current Federal, State and local standards, guidelines and regulations that govern the facility to help ensure the highest degree of quality care is maintained.

Qualifications:
Must possess a current, active license to practice as an LPN in Minnesota.
Previous experience in long term care preferred
Must be CPR certified
Must be able to read, write, speak and understand the English language.
Must be in good general health and demonstrate emotional stability.
Must be able to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action.
Must be able to deal tactfully with staff, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies and the general public.
Must be knowledgeable of nursing and medical practices and procedures as well as Federal and State laws, regulations and guidelines that pertain to long term care.
Displays a patient, tactful, cheerful and enthusiastic disposition. Must be able to relate to and work with ill, elderly, emotionally upset and at times hostile residents.
Must be able to relate information concerning a resident's condition to resident families, physician and other nurse co-workers and staff as appropriate.
Must have basic computer competency.
Must demonstrate the ability to be flexible and deal with crisis situations in a calm manner.
Have good communication skills both verbal and written.

Responsibilities:
To maintain resident rights and adhere to the CMH/Minnesota Bill of Rights and Freedom From Abuse, Neglect & Exploitation policies/procedures.
To facilitate 24 hour quality care delivery to residents of CMH in accordance with current State and Federal rules, regulations and guidelines that govern CMH.
Monitor residents for areas of decline and determine if appropriate action and referrals are made, with documentation as appropriate.
Read and follow departmental safety policies and general safety rules of CMH. To report accidents/injuries sustained on the job immediately to supervisor and complete documentation.
To address resident/family grievances in a timely fashion to ensure resident satisfaction.
To notify the resident's physician and/or resident representative when there is an incident involving the resident or change in the residents' condition.
To help orient and supervise new NAR's, student nurses, or other LPN's in their job duties.
To update resident medical records with services provided, health condition and response to treatments.
To educate resident and families on health condition, medications or changes in treatment as needed.
To obtain sputum, urine and other specimens for lab tests PRN.
Administer professional services within the scope of nursing practice such as: catheterizations, tube feedings, suction, applying/change dressings, irrigation, etc.
Ensure that nursing personnel follow established infection control procedures such as hand hygiene and use of PPE's.
Receive and transcribe telephone, faxed or verbal orders from physicians and record in PCC. To fax pharmacy with new or changed medication orders.
To ensure that medications and treatments are properly administered as ordered by the physician. Assess and evaluate the residents' responses to medication and treatments including PRN medications and inform physician as appropriate.
Provide resident care as needed
Monitor and assist PRN distribution of nourishment and food intake as appropriate. May assist residents' with eating as needed.
To perform routine charting duties in accordance with charting and documentation policies and procedures at CMH.
To maintain confidentiality of all resident care information (PHI) as per HIPAA regulations.
To assist to admit, transfer and discharge residents as required.
To give/receive nursing report at beginning/end of shift and to count controlled medications.
To monitor nursing care to assure that all residents are treated fairly with kindness, dignity and respect.
To create and maintain an atmosphere of warmth, personal interest and positive emphasis as well as a calm environment throughout the shift.
Ensure that nursing services work areas (ie nurse's station, med/treatment room, med carts) are kept clean and maintained in a safe manner.
To prepare and administer medications following the 6 Rights of Medication Administration as ordered by the physician
To assist with completing evaluations of nursing staff as designated including discussing performance concerns.
To complete staff illness/absence forms and assist to find staff to cover absences
To be committed to activities to optimize the treatment of infections while reducing the adverse events associated with antibiotic use and to slow down the development and spread of antibiotic resistant infections through our Antibiotic Stewardship program

We offer an excellent benefits package that includes health, dental and vision insurance, Life Insurance, Paid Holidays, Paid Time off, retirement plan and free gym and pool membership.

For more details about the job and to apply online plesae click on the ''apply'' button or visit: http://www.galeonmn.com/
or apply in person at Galeon Senior Living, 410 W. Main St., Osakis, MN
or Phone: (320) 859-2142

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