SMS Healthcare Staffing are hiring LPNs to join their staffing agency. Rate of pay is $50 p/hr.

Summary of Responsibilities

• Understands and adheres to established policies and procedures.
• Along with the team, implement the nursing care plan for each patient
• Initiates preventive and rehabilitative nursing procedures as appropriate.
• Observes signs and symptoms and report to the physician and RN, reactions to treatments, including drugs and changes in the patient’s physical or emotional condition.
• Teaches and counsels the patient and family/significant others regarding the nursing care needs and other related problems of the patient at home.
• Participates in medical record audit as assigned.
• Attends staff meetings, patient care conferences, and in-services as scheduled.
• Read Daily Communication Logs for resident information.
• Ensure that proper Universal Precautions are practiced for resident and staff sanitation and safety.
• As appropriate, prepare residents’ medications to accompany them on short-term absences from the community as the state allows.
• Document In residents’ Progress Notes any change in status. Review Progress Notes regularly.
• Complete resident treatments as ordered and scheduled.
• Assist with personal care and physical support. This may include assistance after a fall, assistance in transferring, assistance with bathing, dressing, oral hygiene, toileting, ambulation, grooming, etc.

This list is meant to be a summary and is not all-inclusive of responsibilities.

NIMUM TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE

• Graduate of a state-approved school of practical (vocational) nursing and currently licensed in the state(s) in which practicing.
• Active BLS certification.
• Minimum of one (1) year experience in nursing, preferred.
• Acceptance of philosophy and goals of the Facility
• Ability to exercise initiative and independent judgment.

OTHER SKILLS OR QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below represent the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

• Proficient computer skills in managing the electronic health record (EHR)
• Ability to manage information electronically and transfer records appropriately
• Ability to work in an electronic environment
• Refined deductive reasoning skills to be able to problem solve on shift
• Must have valid driver’s license or dependable access to a vehicle for business use
• Must be in good health and physically/mentally capable of performing assigned tasks
• Working knowledge of personal computing and word processing software
• Proficient in Microsoft Windows
• Appropriate competencies must be completed by the facility for any assignment.

LPN’s are expected to perform duties of an LPN within their scope of practice. They shall be limited to performing only those functions for which they are competent and within their scope of practice. Assignments shall only include those duties and responsibilities where the LPN has demonstrated competency, and this has been verified by the receiving Careage facility

RISK EXPOSURE

• High risk

LIFTING REQUIREMENTS

• Able to lift 50 pounds unassisted
• Ability to participate in physical activity.
• Ability to work for an extended period while standing and participating in physical activity.
• Heavy lifting
• Ability to do extensive bending, lifting, and standing on a regular basis.

Employee Benefits

This position is not eligible for benefits except for WA State PSL.