Azria Health is building on the traditions of the past with a focus on the future. We take pride in delivering quality care to each of our residents. This begins and ends with our fantastic team. It is our belief that Happy Team Members make Happy Residents.

Our team enjoys benefits such as Health Insurance, Paid Time Off, Holiday Pay, a generous sign on bonus, 401K.

We strive to provide a path for personal and professional growth, a great atmosphere, an outstanding team and the tools to be a great employee.

Responsibilities & Duties:

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

·Provides quality nursing care to residents in an environment that promotes their rights, dignity, and freedom of choice.

·Provides supervision to C.N.A.’s and all subordinate staff which includes checking their work to ascertain that assignments have been completed.

·Assign C.N.A. staff to residents.Assign break times and all regular and special assignments.

·Administer all parenteral, intramuscular, and sub-cutaneous injections.

·Administer medications within the scope of practice of the L.P.N. Licensure. Maintain a current report of narcotics received and used.

·Review daily the documentation of the dispensing of the controlled substances and narcotics. Ensure that drugs covered by controlled substances laws are verified by inventory.

·Place pharmacy orders, for and administer all newly prescribed medications and document.

·Carry out direct contemporaneous charting in your shift. Chart detailed monthly evaluations of each resident that reflect his/her condition and progress.

·Responsible for all nursing care of assigned residents while on duty.Must notify appropriate persons if there is any significant change in a resident’s condition or any transfer to a hospital.

·Ensure that resident care plans are being followed and asses each resident’s status in accord with their care plan.

·Round with physicians when needed.

·Administer or supervise all treatments prescribed by physicians including but not limited to pressure ulcer care, Foley catheter care, and hot and cold compounds.

·Supervise serving of prescribed diets and fluids intake and immediately report any issues to the physician and ADON/DON.

·Must be knowledgeable of individual care plans and support the care planning process by reporting specific information and observations of the resident’s needs, preferences and report any behavioral changes.

·Provide wound care when needed.

·Completes medical records documenting care provided and other information in accordance with nursing policies while maintaining strict confidentiality.

·Assure that established infection control and standard precaution practices are maintained when providing care.Follow established safety precautions when preforming tasks and using equipment and supplies.

·Reports all hazardous conditions, damaged equipment, and supply issues to appropriate persons.

·Maintains the comfort, privacy, and dignity of residents and interacts with them in a manner that displays warmth, respect and promotes a caring environment.

·Answer and respond to call lights promptly and courteously.

·Assist with new admissions, re-admissions and assist with the transfer of residents to different rooms within the facility.

·Communicates and interacts effectively and tactfully with residents, visitors, families, peers, and supervisors.

·Attend and participate in departmental meetings and in-services as directed.

Supervisory ResponsibilityThis position has supervisor responsibilities for Certified Nurse Aides (C.N.A.) and other personnel assigned.

Work EnvironmentThis job operates in a health care setting. This role requires regular walking to various locations around the facility while pulling or pushing carts.This position works mostly in the resident care areas as well as in occasional outside weather conditions.

This role may also come into contact with residents who may have contagious illnesses.

Physical DemandsWhile performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. This position is very active and requires mobility, standing, walking, bending, kneeling, and stooping on a regular basis. The employee must frequently lift and/or move objects and patients weighing over 75 pounds (ability to adequately lift, support, and bodily manipulate the weight of a patient). Fine hand coordination, ability to read and write, the ability to understand and follow written, oral instructions and directions. Ability to remain calm under pressure.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Position Type and Expected Hours of WorkThis position is part of a health care facility that is open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Rotating shifts as well as holiday and work during inclement weather will be required.

Required Education and Experience

·Graduate from and accredited nursing program.

·Must hold and maintain a current license to practice as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in practicing state.

·C.P.R. Certified

Additional Eligibility Qualifications

·Computer skills to perform job duties.

·Knowledge of infection control principles and practices.

·Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks.

·Strong written and oral communication skills.

·Must be able to maintain confidentiality regarding patient and company propriety information.

·Must have the ability to relate professionally and positively and work cooperatively with patients, families, and employees at all levels.

Other DutiesPlease note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for their job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

We are an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.