Regional LPN
Company: Diversicare
Location: Lampasas
Posted on: January 25, 2023
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Job Description:
Overview Discover What's Possible! At Diversicare, we understand
the contributions of every team member are the parts that make up
the whole. We appreciate them for the work they do each day to
showcase their talents and gifts. Are you a LPN that is ready to
take your talents on the road? We are hiring a Regional LPN for the
centers in the region. As a Regional LPN you will provide workforce
support to assigned centers within the region. At the assigned
center, you will render skilled technical nursing services to
residents within an assigned unit in support of medical care staff
RN staff and will supervise CNAs to ensure a high quality of care
is provided to all residents. Full Time Benefits include:
Medical/Dental/Vision Excellent 401k plan Tuition Reimbursement
Vacation, Holiday, and Sick Time Long and Short Term Disability
Employee Assistance Program Life Insurance Referral Bonuses
DiversICARE - employee hardship fund Pay advancement program -
OnShift Wallet Discover What's Possible at Diversicare! APPLY NOW!
Diversicare provides post-acute care services to patients and
residents at 61 skilled nursing and long-term care centers in eight
states, primarily in the Southeast, Midwest and Southwest United
States. Together, with our team of dedicated healthcare
professionals, we leverage our diverse strengths to provide each
patient and resident with healthcare serves that best meet their
needs. It is Diversicare's Mission to "Improve every life we touch
by providing exceptional healthcare and exceeding expectations." We
are guided to excellence by five Core Values: Integrity,
Excellence, Compassion, Teamwork and Stewardship, as well as 12
Service Standards. We build on trust, respect, customer focus,
compassion, diplomacy, appreciation and strong communication skills
to shape the culture in our workplace. Diversicare team members
play a critical role in fostering an environment of Service
Excellence. Our Service Standards are in place to offer support.
They lead us to what matters most to our company: creating a warm,
caring, safe and professional environment for our customers and
each other. Our culture of impassioned service delivery is the
Diversicare Difference. Responsibilities 1. Responsible for daily
nursing operations of a specific unit/wing.2. Performs nursing
techniques for the comfort and well-being of the residents; checks
each resident daily to determine status; ensures residents reach
highest attainable level of functioning.3. Prepares equipment and
assists physicians during their rounds.4. Administers prescribed
medications, orally or by injection; provides treatments using
therapeutic equipment; ensures proper handling and storage of
medications and controlled substances.5. Observes residents'
reactions to medication and treatment.6. Observes, records, and
reports changes in residents' condition to supervisor and attending
physician.7. Maintains residents' medical record by way of
documentation, as required by policy.8. Assists in planning,
supervising and instructing CNA's; assigns daily work assignments
to ensure positive outcomes for residents.9. Implements and
maintains policies are utilized.10. Ensures that safe work
practices are utilized.11. Ensure proper infection control
techniques are utilized.12. Assists in the Continuous Quality
Improvement Program and ensures follow-up occurs.13. Reports
accurately to oncoming shift Charge LPN's regarding change in
resident status and follow-up needs.14. Provides input for CNA
performance evaluations.15. Coaches, counsels and disciplines CNA's
as needed; ensures personnel policies are followed.16. Recommends
staffing, equipment and supply needs to DNS.17. Responsible for
capturing charges for supplies issued to residents on that unit.18.
Participates in care planning process and ensures the nursing
component is implemented.19. Ensures the rights of residents are
respected; coordinates with other departments and ensures residents
are taken to activities, etc.20. Other duties as assigned by
Supervisor or the Director of Nursing Services.21. Must be able to
travel to any center within the region/company.22. Must be
available to work overtime up to double shifts. Qualifications 1.
Has a current, unrestricted license by the State Board of Nursing,
as an LPN/LVN.2. Must have the ability to lead and motivate
subordinates.3. Ability to perform a variety of duties
characterized by frequent change, as work schedule will change on a
daily basis.4. Able to work intimately with residents, physicians
and staff.5. Capable of working to prescribe nursing standards.6.
Good interpersonal and communication skills; has an interest to
perform a service.7. Valid driver's license and current auto
insurance required. Diversicare is committed to being an equal
opportunity employer. Diversicare does not discriminate in
employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color,
religion, sex (including gender identity), national origin, age, or
disability, sexual orientation, citizenship, marital status,
veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic
protected by law.
Keywords: Diversicare, Cedar Park , Regional LPN, Healthcare , Lampasas, Texas
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