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Avenue at Strongsville • North Royalton, OH 44133 • Posted 24 days ago
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The Avenue at Strongsville is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join their team in a post-hospital rehabilitation and skilled nursing care facility. The role involves providing care to residents in a hotel-like environment with all-private suites, focusing on physical, medical, emotional, and spiritual support. The LPN will report directly to the ADON or DON and be responsible for the delivery of nursing services in their absence, ensuring a high level of rehabilitation, nursing, and medical support.
Responsibilities
- Understands, accepts and acts upon the idea that 100% occupied beds determines our success.
- Makes rounds in all departments and confers with the nursing staff on each unit assigned.
- Reports to Administrative Office of any problems encountered in making rounds.
- Informs Administrative Office of changes in residents' conditions.
- Confers with other department heads and/or consultants as necessary (dietary, pharmacist, physical therapist, etc.).
- Supervises all levels of nursing personnel on all shifts.
- Assists with inservice education, staff meeting and orientation as needed.
- Checks nursing care plans.
- Follows duties outlined by Director for specific days and/or specific projects.
- Leaves a written report for Director of Nursing of activities that transpired in absence of the Director.
- Assists the Director of Nursing in carrying out her responsibilities according to the Director's instructions.
- Conducts monthly surveys re: resident care status and compiles reports.
- Handles nursing problems in absence of Director of Nursing.
- Follow-up of recommendations of consulting pharmacist.
- When necessary will fill in on floor duty in event of staffing shortage or problems in the facility.
- Praises and disciplines staff members as required and assists in annual performance evaluation.
- Responsible for Utilization Review activities, including determination of the resident's required level of care, and in accordance with Medicare and Medicaid guidelines.
Qualifications
Required
- Registered nurse or Licensed practical nurse currently licensed with the State of Ohio.
- Able to make sound judgments and decisions.
- Physically fit, mentally and emotionally stable.
- Familiar with the policies and procedures of this facility.
- Communication skills which allow effective and positive interpersonal interactions.
Full Job Description
Job Description
** NEW WAGES WITH NO MAX PAY FOR EXPERIENCE**
The Avenue at Strongsville is a Post-Hospital Rehabilitation and Skilled Nursing Care Facility that offers a distinctive environment not commonly found in skilled nursing facilities. From our hotel-like environment to our all-private suites, the Avenue is committed to providing an excellent level of physical, medical, emotional and spiritual support in an environment of comfort and respect. Our facility provides some of the area’s highest level of rehabilitation, nursing and medical support to individuals needing post-hospital care and services. We are looking for a committed individual with a reputation for being cheerful and friendly as they administer care to our residents.
The primary purpose of the charge nurse position is to provide direct nursing care to residents and to supervise the day-to-day nursing activities performed by nursing assistants. Such supervision must be in accordance with current federal, state, and local standards, guidelines and regulations.
Responsibilities
- Monitor patient’s condition and assess their needs to provide the best possible care and advice
- Observe and interpret patient’s symptoms and communicate them to physicians
- Perform routine procedures (blood pressure measurements, administering injections etc.)
- Perform skilled charting via the point click care charting system
- Adjust and administer patient’s medication and provide treatments according to physician’s orders
- Maintain excellent hygiene and safety (decontaminating equipment, sanitizing surfaces, preparing beds etc.)
- Provide instant medical care in emergencies
- Supervise nursing assistants
- Foster a supportive and compassionate environment to care for residents and their families
- Expand knowledge and capabilities by attending monthly in-services
If you are an individual who strives to provide excellent quality of care and customer service, we would love to have you join our team!
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