Bethesda Health is hiring : Healthcare Practical Nurse in Kirkwood

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At Bethesda, more than 1,200 employees dedicate their careers to improving the lives of others.

As a team member at Bethesda, you'll enjoy great benefits such as : 403b, daily pay, bonuses, career advancement opportunities, and holiday pay.

Medical, dental, vision, prescription, and life insurance available for regular status full and part time employees.

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Sign-on Bonus for Full Time & Part Time LPNs

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Evening Shift Differentials have increased!

Earn more while working during the evening hours at Bethesda, including 8hr & 12hr shifts.

Summary

• Provides basic nursing care by assisting in the assessment of the resident on admission and on an ongoing basis.

Remains knowledgeable about and communicates to the appropriate interdisciplinary team (IDT) member any significant change in condition.

Accurately documents all assessments.

Seeks guidance if unsure of any assessment findings.

Participates in the care planning process for the resident.

Updates the care plan when specific interventions indicate the need for revision.

Communicates the plan to the appropriate IDT members along with the residents and their families.

Implements necessary and appropriate nursing interventions relevant to the plan of care which includes nursing orders, physician orders, residents / families educational and environmental needs.

Ensures interventions such as medication administration and treatments are accomplished in a safe and timely manner.

Documents interventions accurately and timely.

Uses critical thinking skills when dealing with residents' changes in condition.

Notifies the physician timely using the SBARR as the communication tool.

Monitors the care of the residents closely to see that the care plan is being delivered effectively.

Identifies problem areas and uses the QAPI process to actively address the situation for immediate problem resolution.

Remains aware of the status of the residents to quickly identify behavioral changes or other untoward signs or symptoms.

Answers call lights and / or assists with residents' ADLs as needed.

Completes, at a minimum, twelve hours of offerings related to nursing related continuing education.

Has a commitment to keep current with best nursing practices through knowledge of Bethesda's policies and self-study.

May be assigned other duties as appropriate.

Job Qualifications

Pay range : $26.96- $43.25 per hour

Category : LPN