LPN / LVN $3k Sign-on Bonus!

Company: Riverside Health & Rehabilitation
Location: Missoula
Posted on: February 11, 2025

Job Description:

Position:

LPN/LVN

Reports to:

Director of Nursing

FLSA Classification:

Non-Exempt

Summary

The LPN plays an integral role in the success of our team, our community and creating a place our residents are proud to call home. The primary purpose of this position is to provide assistance in all Nursing Department functions as directed/instructed and in accordance with established Nursing Department policies and procedures.

The primary purpose of this position is to provide high quality, holistic nursing care in accordance with nursing practice standards and health care regulations, which govern the practice of professional nursing. Lead or direct licensed and non-professional staff in the delivery of direct resident care and support functions.

Essential Job Functions, Duties, and Responsibilities

• Conduct the daily nursing functions in accordance with current rules, regulations, and guidelines that govern the long term care facility.
• Ensure that all nursing personnel assigned to you comply with the written policies and procedures including the safety program.
• Admit, transfer, and discharge residents with documentation regarding care and service provided.
• Participate in the orientation of new residents/family members to the facility.
• Make rounds with health care provider.
• Utilize nursing personnel qualifications according to the resident's care plan, wishes, and health care provider orders.
• Complete daily clinical and environmental rounds to evaluate resident care being provided and report significant events.
• Meet and resolve issues with residents and/or family members. Report significant issues to the supervisor.
• Participate in facility surveys (inspections) as requested by management.
• May be responsible for clinical programs as directed, e.g. dementia, wound care, quality assurance, infection control, admissions.
  Required Skills and Qualifications
  
  Must possess the ability to make independent decisions, follow instructions, and accept constructive criticism. Must be able to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel, and the general public. Must be able to work with ill, disabled, elderly, and emotionally upset people within the facility. Must be able to speak, write and understand English in a manner that is sufficient for effective communication with supervisors, employees, residents, and families.
  
  Education and Experience
  
  • Must possess a current and active license to practice as an LPN/LVN in this state
  • Experience in a home care, assisted living, or long-term care facility
    Supervisory Responsibility
    
    This position does not have any direct reports or supervisory requirements.
    
    Physical Demands
    
    Task
    
    Requirement
    
    Frequency (Place an X in approximate box)
    
    Constantly
    
    Frequently
    
    Occasionally
    
    Rarely
    
    Seeing
    
    X
    
    Hearing
    
    X
    
    Tactile Sense
    
    X
    
    Talking
    
    Must convey detailed and important spoken instructions to other accurately
    
    X
    
    Climbing
    
    X
    
    Balancing
    
    X
    
    Stooping
    
    X
    
    Kneeling
    
    X
    
    Crouching
    
    X
    
    Pulling
    
    30 lbs.
    
    50 lbs.
    
    Pushing
    
    30 lbs.
    
    50 lbs.
    
    Standing
    
    X
    
    Walking
    
    X
    
    Reaching
    
    X
    
    Fine Motor
    
    X
    
    Grasping
    
    X
    
    Twisting
    
    X
    
    Repetitive Motions
    
    X
    
    Lifting
    
    30 lbs.
    
    50 lbs.
    
    75 lbs.
    
    Crawling
    
    X
    
    Static Position
    
    X
    
    Carrying
    
    30 lbs.
    
    50 lbs.
    
    75 lbs.
    
    Other
    
    

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