Lpn Job at Advocate Aurora Health (Macon)

Job Description

LPN for the Skilled Nursing Unit at Carlyle Place. Provides care for residents in assisted living, memory care and skilled nursing communities. Nursing provides Skilled Nursing, Assisted living, and Dementia care.

Job Responsibility

Performs nursing care and assists with planning and implementing care for the comfort and well-being of the patient/resident
Participates in the assessment of patients/residents, supports ongoing data collection and determines who to inform of the information and when to inform them
Assessment consists of participation in determining nursing care needs based upon collection and interpretation of data relevant to the health status of a patient/resident
Recognizes and determines need for immediate intervention
Demonstrates knowledge which enables the following: documentation of patient/resident observations, treatments, patient/resident response to treatment and nursing care utilizing the nursing process
participates actively in treatment and assisting with procedures, and actively participates in discharge planning
Assists RN with development/revision of the plan of care by providing data and identifying potential goals and intervention for review by the RN
Communicates with the appropriate clinical staff on the status of a patient/resident if a significant change has occurred
Implements the identified plan under the supervision of the RN, physician, or other independent licensed practitioner ensuring tasks have been completed
Aware of patient's/resident's progress and goals as demonstrated by documentation in the medical records and reports same to the Registered Nurse
Organizes workload and prioritizes responsibilities to ensure quality patient/resident care is delivered in a time efficient manner
Attains knowledge and competence that reflects current nursing practice and performs only those nursing skills which they are competent to perform in accordance with legal boundaries and facility policies and procedures
Documents assessments, procedures, patient/resident/family education, and the communication of information to appropriate members of the healthcare team in a timely manner
Provides and assesses effectiveness of patient/resident and family education under the direction of the Registered Nurse within the scope of practice as defined by law

Requirements

Graduate from an accredited School of Practical Nursing
An unencumbered GA LPN license, if declaring a National License Compact (NLC) state as your primary state of residency, meet the licensure requirements in your home state
or for Non-National License Compact states, current LPN license or temporary license as a Licensed Practical Nurse Petitioner required in the state where the LPN works
CPR/first aide is required upon hire or must obtain certification within 60 days of hire
BLS required per policy guidelines
Work requires walking, standing, sitting, lifting, reaching, stooping, bending, pushing, and pulling
Must be able to lift and support the weight of 35 pounds
Must speak English in good, understandable terms
Intact sense of sight, hearing, smell, and touch
Finger dexterity
Critical thinking and ability to concentrate
Must be able to respond quickly to changes in patient/resident and/or unit conditions
Physical Abilities Testing required

What we offer

Paid Time Off programs
Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
Educational Assistance Program
Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more
Incentive pay for select positions
Opportunity for annual increases based on performance

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