Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Job Opening

UP TO $7,000 sign-on bonus for a full-time position!

Provides nursing care to meet the needs of an assigned group of residents within the framework of the total plan of care. Functions under the direction of a registered nurse by performing the following duties.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Contributes to the nursing process, and implements a resident plan of care. Under the supervision of an RN, may assign nursing diagnoses and write nursing orders.
• Performs direct nursing services such as administering medications and treatments and providing personal care and ADLs to assist in assessment and evaluation; assists with diagnostic and therapeutic procedures. Will draw blood, start and administer IV fluids per MD order. Care for PICC line per guidelines.
• Delegates suitable components of care to nursing assistants; provides guidance and supervision when necessary.
• Assists in resident and family health teaching and rehabilitation.
• Consults and validates data with the RN; records and reports pertinent information; provides explanations to families and other staff.
• Recognizes and reports safety hazards.
• May assume charge nurse, primary nurse, and team leader duties when assigned under the direction of an RN.
• Identifies and evaluates the resident's response to health problems and treatment.
• Communicates resident care needs and approach to other personnel involved in care.
• Assumes responsibility for own professional growth and development; plans and/or participates in conferences and classes to improve knowledge and practice in resident care; attends in-service programs that are provided to facilitate compliance with government regulations.
• Participates in the nursing service quality assurance program.
• Interprets philosophy and objectives of the home and nursing services to residents, families, and other employees when necessary.
• Takes and records temperatures, blood pressures, pulses, and respiration rates of residents.
• Charts information regarding residents including progress, ailments, medications, symptoms, and observations.
• Discusses with supervisory nursing staff the progress of residents and how to proceed with care.
• Stocks and prepares medication cart for rounds.
• Assists physician in patient rounds.
• Provides various treatments as recommended by the physician.
• Transfers or assists in transferring residents from bed to wheelchair.
• Performs physical assessments of residents under the RN's direction.
• Take MD orders via phone, fax or verbal. Write out MD orders, transcribe to MAR/TAR and assure orders are given to pharmacy, etc.

Benefits:

Valley Vista is pleased to offer the following benefits to our employees:

• Combined Medical and Dental premiums starting at just $71/month
• Company paid life insurance
• Supplemental options for short term disability, long term disability, critical illness and accident insurance
• 403(B) with a 3% employer match
• Paid Time Off
• Wellness Benefits
• Onsite Daycare
• Work/Life Balance and much more!

Location:

*Live where you work and play!! St. Maries, Idaho located just 55 minutes from Coeur D'Alene is a beautiful town situated on the St. Maries and St. Joe Rivers. Come and see what our town has to offer!*

Industry: Healthcare (Skilled Nursing)

Valley Vista Care is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

License:

• Licensed Practical Nurse (Required)