Gardens of Oakley is hiring a Licensed Practical Nurse to join our growing team

Competitive Wages & Complete Benefits Package/Employee Discounts/Bonus Potential

$ 2,500 Sign on Bonus!

Shift Availability: Full-time Opportunities

7a-7:30p (+ .50 an hour shift differential weekends)

7p-7:30a (+$1.00 an hour shift differential weekdays; +1.50 weekends)

Purpose of the Job Position

The primary purpose of the job position is to provide direct nursing care to the 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 that govern our facility, and as may be required by the Director of Nursing Services or Nurse Supervisor to ensure that the highest degree of quality care is maintained at all times.

Administrative Functions

Direct the day-to-day functions of the nursing assistants in accordance with current rules, regulations, and guidelines that govern the long-term care facility.

Participate in facility surveys (inspections) made by authorized government agencies as may be requested.

Admit, transfer, and discharge residents as required.

Complete accident/incident reports, medical forms, reports, evaluations, studies, charting, etc. as necessary.

Charting and Documentation

Complete and file required recordkeeping forms/charts upon the resident’s admission, transfer, and/or discharge.

Receive telephone orders from physicians and record on the Physicians’ Order Form.

Transcribe physician’s orders to resident charts, cardex, medication cards, treatment/care plans, as required.

Chart nurses’ notes in an informative and descriptive manner that reflects the care provided to the resident, as well as the resident’s response to the care.

Fill out and complete accident/incident reports, and chart accidents/incidents involving residents. Submit to Director as required.

Perform routine charting duties as required and in accordance with established charting and documentation policies and procedures.

Sign and date all entries made in the resident’s medical record.

Drug Administration Functions

Prepare and administer medications as ordered by the physician.

Verify the identity of the resident before administering the medication/treatment.

Ensure that prescribed medication for one resident is not administered to another.
Nursing Duties and Responsibilities

Order prescribed medications, supplies, and equipment as necessary, and in accordance with established policies.

Ensure that narcotic records are accurate for your shift, notifying the Nurse Supervisor of all drug and narcotic discrepancies noted on your shift.

Review medication cards for completeness of information, accuracy in the transcription of the physician’s order, and adherence to stop order policies.

Dispose of drugs and narcotics as required, and in accordance with established procedures

Nursing Care Functions

Make rounds with physicians as necessary.

Requisition and arrange for diagnostic and therapeutic services, as ordered by the physician, and in accordance with our established procedures.

Consult with the resident’s physician in providing the resident’s care, treatment, rehabilitation, etc., as necessary.

Review the resident’s chart for specific treatments, medication orders, diets, etc., as necessary.

Ensure that direct nursing care be provided by a licensed nurse, a certified nursing assistant, and/or a nurse aide trainee qualified to perform the procedure.

Notify the resident’s attending physician when the resident is involved in an accident or incident.

Administer professional services such as; catheterization, tube feedings, suction, applying and changing dressings/bandages, packs, colostomy, and drainage bags, taking blood, giving massages and range of motion exercises, care for the dead/dying, etc., as required.

Obtain sputum, urine and other specimens for lab tests as ordered

Take and record TPRs, blood pressures, etc., as necessary.

Monitor seriously ill residents as necessary.

Ensure that residents who are unable to call for help are checked frequently.

Admit, transfer and discharge residents as necessary.

Safety and Sanitation
Monitor your assigned personnel to ensure that they are following established safety regulations in the use of equipment and supplies.

Ensure that all personnel performing tasks that involve potential exposure to blood/body fluids participate in appropriate in-service training programs prior to performing such tasks.

Ensure that an adequate supply of personal protective equipment are on hand and are readily available to personnel who perform procedures that involve exposure to blood or body fluids.

Ensure that your assigned personnel follow established handwashing and hand hygiene technique in the administering of nursing care procedures.

Participate in the development, implementation, and maintenance of the infection control program for monitoring communicable and/or infectious diseases among the residents and personnel.

Care Plan and Assessment Functions

Review care plans daily to ensure that appropriate care is being rendered.

Inform the Nurse Supervisor of any changes that need to be made on the care plan.

Ensure that your nurses’ notes reflect that the care plan is being followed when administering nursing care or treatment.

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Physical setting:

• Long term care
• Nursing home

Standard shift:

• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Night shift
• Overnight shift

Weekly schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Rotating weekends

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Cincinnati, OH 45209: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

License/Certification:

• LPN (Required)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Preferred)
• Night Shift (Preferred)
• Overnight Shift (Preferred)

Work Location: One location

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