LPN - Day-PRN - Onsite

Title: LPN - Day-PRN- Onsite

 

 

 

Mandatory skills:

 

nursing, nursing regulations,

medications and treatments, medications and dispensing,

medical issues, medical inquiries, medical supplies,

nursing assessment tool, treatment plan, resident care, patient care, care plan,

clinical, health problem,

administrative documentation, security,

pharmacology, nursing practices, medical emergency,

Gerontological, Geriatric nursing theory, Geriatric nursing practice,

Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement, QAPI, Minimum Data Set, MDS

 

Description:

 

Administer medication and perform treatments on an assigned unit as ordered by the physician and within scope of license. (Medications may be in a variety of forms including oral, enteral, parenteral, suppository, etc. and treatments may include sterile and aseptic wound cleaning and dressing, postural drainage and percussion, tracheostomy, gastrostomy and jejunostomy care, and catheter care.)

 

Observe and report the effectiveness of medications and treatments

Ensure an adequate amount of supplies and medication are available

Receive and deliver a variety of information regarding the resident's medical, social, functional, and other needs

Participate in the receiving and giving shift reports

Communicate with residents, family, and staff as necessary to ensure the resident receives appropriate care from the interdisciplinary team

Complete the initial admission nursing assessment tool on a newly admitted resident

Assist with the development of the Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments, ongoing quarterly reviews and care plans

Maintain appropriate clinical and administrative documentation regarding diagnosis, observations, treatment, and summary of resident progress.

Participate in our Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement (QAPI) program

 

Attend and participate in staff meetings Knowledge of:

Gerontological/Geriatric nursing theory and practice

Effects of the aging process Practices and procedures of team nursing

Practices and procedures for implementing treatment plans for resident/patient care

Practices and procedures of pharmacology and medicines client laws, rules and regulations governing general practical nursing practices and the security and control of medical supplies and medications and dispensing thereof Skills in:

Observing and reporting behavior and progress of residents/patients Applying and interpreting client laws and regulations governing geriatric nursing practices.

Assisting in the development and implementation of patient care plans within a team nursing concept

Oral and written communication skills Interpersonal skills

 

Ability to:

Abide by nursing regulations

Listen, observe, assess and respond to medical emergencies

Evaluate, analyze, make independent decisions and follow up regarding client health problems

Respond to medical issues/inquiries in a professional manner

Establish and maintain effective work relationships

 

Notes:

Schedule: 12 hour shifts, working PRN- AS NEEDED 6:00am-6:30pm 40 hours per week is not promised.

- Must work 3 shifts per month.

 

 

VIVA USA is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to maintaining a professional working environment that is free from discrimination and unlawful harassment. The Management, contractors, and staff of VIVA USA shall respect others without regard to race, sex, religion, age, color, creed, national or ethnic origin, physical, mental or sensory disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or status as a Vietnam-era, recently separated veteran, Active war time or campaign badge veteran, Armed forces service medal veteran, or disabled veteran. Please contact us at for any complaints, comments and suggestions.

 

 

Contact Details :

 

Account co-ordinator: Ramadas Kumaresan, Phone No: (847) 786-5904, Email: staffing10@viva-it.com

 

VIVA USA INC.

3601 Algonquin Road, Suite 425

Rolling Meadows, IL 60008