14 LPN OR RN -LONG TERM CARE CENTER (FT-NIGHTS) Jobs in Cody, WY
SORT BY
C
C
T
S
W
C
M
H
P
C
F
L
A
A
LPN OR RN -LONG TERM CARE CENTER (FT-NIGHTS)
$44k-54k (estimate)
Full Time
1 Month Ago
Cody Regional Health is Hiring a LPN OR RN -LONG TERM CARE CENTER (FT-NIGHTS) Near Cody, WY
JOB TITLE Charge Nurse-Registered Nurse/Licensed Practical Nurse
DEPARTMENT: Long Term Care Center
REPORTS TO: Director of Nursing –LTCC
NIGHT SHIFT - ADDITIONAL $3.00/HOUR SHIFT DIFFERENTIALJob SummaryRenders professional nursing care to residents within the LTCC in support of medical care and the interdisciplinary team and within the policies of the institution.
Job RequirementsCurrent Wyoming licensure as either a Registered Professional Nurse or a Licensed Practical Nurse
ExperiencePrior experience with geriatric patients helpful. Experience in psychiatric and/or rehabilitation nursing also useful
SkillsInterest in and understanding of the special needs of the older adult. Has well-developed written and verbal communication skills in order to interpret written instructions, communicate and document effectively. Has well-developed motor coordination and manual dexterity in order to perform psychomotor nursing skills. Able to apply nursing process in problem solving. Able to prioritize appropriately and make sound nursing judgments. Has supervisory skills for immediate supervision of nursing assistants. Maintains confidentiality.
Required CertificationsBLS. For LPN’s with IV certification please refer to the most current statement by the Wyoming State Board of Nursing- Advisory Opinion “Intravenous Therapy by Licensed Practical Nurses”.
OFFERING SIGN-ON BONUS Essential Functions
DEPARTMENT: Long Term Care Center
REPORTS TO: Director of Nursing –LTCC
NIGHT SHIFT - ADDITIONAL $3.00/HOUR SHIFT DIFFERENTIALJob SummaryRenders professional nursing care to residents within the LTCC in support of medical care and the interdisciplinary team and within the policies of the institution.
Job RequirementsCurrent Wyoming licensure as either a Registered Professional Nurse or a Licensed Practical Nurse
ExperiencePrior experience with geriatric patients helpful. Experience in psychiatric and/or rehabilitation nursing also useful
SkillsInterest in and understanding of the special needs of the older adult. Has well-developed written and verbal communication skills in order to interpret written instructions, communicate and document effectively. Has well-developed motor coordination and manual dexterity in order to perform psychomotor nursing skills. Able to apply nursing process in problem solving. Able to prioritize appropriately and make sound nursing judgments. Has supervisory skills for immediate supervision of nursing assistants. Maintains confidentiality.
Required CertificationsBLS. For LPN’s with IV certification please refer to the most current statement by the Wyoming State Board of Nursing- Advisory Opinion “Intravenous Therapy by Licensed Practical Nurses”.
OFFERING SIGN-ON BONUS Essential Functions
- Performs and documents resident assessments on admission and on a continuing basis.
- Monitors and documents change in health status through continuing assessment of the resident.
- Develops and updates the nursing care plan. Meets with an interdisciplinary team quarterly to review the plan of care on primary residents.
- Implements the plan of care, using appropriate nursing actions.
- Transcribes and carries out physician's orders, as appropriate.
- Administers and documents medications as ordered and observes and documents resident reactions. Completes drug and behavior monitoring as per program guidelines.
- Assists physicians as necessary.
- Provides therapeutic treatments.
- Observes, records and reports to supervisor or physician resident's conditions and reactions to drugs, treatments and significant incidents.
- Encourages resident to participate in prescribed therapies, dietary regimen and activity program, as appropriate.
- Directs and supervises non-licensed staff in resident care, including disciplinary action when necessary.
- Works closely with nursing assistants. Observes skill levels and teaches concepts of nursing care on an informal basis. Assures the C.N.A. has appropriate information to provide care to residents.
- Knows and is able to carry out approved emergency procedure
- Maintains the confidentiality of all resident data.
- Follows and enforces back safety precaution for lifting and moving patients and other items
- Implements rehabilitative nursing techniques and teaches appropriate residents rehabilitative techniques in order to maximize independence and functional abilities.
- Offers emotional support to residents and families, e.g., during institutional adjustment, the grief process, coping with chronic illness and working with the cognitively impaired resident and his/her family.
- Organizes work day according to accepted routines and prioritizes activities.
- Participates in unit in service programs by attending scheduled in services, suggesting in service topics, teaching other staff on an informal and formal basis, as required, and by attending approved outside in service programs and sharing information received with staff.
- Participates in unit meetings, programs, staff meetings and community outreach programs.
- Maintains a safe and comfortable environment for residents, staff and visitors.
- Makes a record of absences, tardiness and relief coverage and provides additional staffing for coverage of units as required.
- May be required to perform other related duties for which the individual is qualified.
- Medical/Prescription, Dental & Vision plans
- Flexible Spending Account and Health Savings Account
- Deferred Compensation Retirement Plan with Employer Match
- Paid Time Off and Extended Illness Bank
- Voluntary Short Term & Long Term Disability
- Supplemental Life Insurance
- Aflac
- Employee Assistance Program
- Tuition Savings Plan
Job Summary
JOB TYPE
Full Time
SALARY
$44k-54k (estimate)
POST DATE
04/13/2023
EXPIRATION DATE
06/06/2024
Show more
Similar Jobs
Popular Articles
Top 10 Things to Avoid Putting on a Job Application
Read Article
How to Describe Your Education in a Resume
Read Article
How to Write a Memorable Cover Letter in 5 Ways
Read Article
4 Personal Finance Tips to Make During Job Transition
Read Article
4 Best Camera Setups for Interview
Read Article
Keeping a Job Search Journal: 9 Types of Journaling You Can Do
Read Article
