LPN

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Full time
Location: Falmouth
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Job offered by: Cape Cod Healthcare Inc
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Welcome! Please sign in when you are ready | My Account Options Cape Cod Healthcare has been made aware of an instance in which a potential scammer has attempted to impersonate CCHC leadership and request chat interviews. Please note this is not our process and we will never direct you to interview solely through web-based chat. For any questions about available job opportunities or to learn more about our interview process please visit our careers page: https://www.capecodhealth.org/careers/ Purpose of Position

Provide direct nursing care to the residents, and to supervise the day-to-day nursing activities performed by nursing assistants, in accordance with current federal, state and local standards, guidelines and regulations that govern our facility. Ensuring that the highest degree of quality care is maintained at all times. Description

Direct the day-to-day functions of the nursing assistants in accordance with current rules, regulations, and guidelines that govern the long-term care facility. Meet with your assigned nursing staff, as well as support personnel, in planning the shifts’ services, programs, and activities. Complete and file required recordkeeping forms/charts upon the resident’s admission, transfer, and/or discharge. Encourage attending physicians to review treatment plans, record and sign their orders, progress notes, etc., in accordance with established policies. Receive telephone orders from physicians and record on the Physicians’ Order Form. Transcribe physician’s orders to resident charts, cardex, medication cards, treatment/care plans, as required. Chart nurses’ notes in an informative and descriptive manner that reflects the care provided to the resident, as well as the resident’s response to the care. Inform nursing personnel of new admissions, their expected time of arrival, room assignment, etc. Participate in facility surveys (inspections) made by authorized government agencies as requested. Perform nursing administrative functions as outlined in the job description. Participate in the orientation of new residents/family members to the facility. Make rounds with physicians as necessary. Consult with the resident’s physician in providing the resident’s care, treatment, rehabilitation, etc., as necessary. Review the resident’s chart for specific treatments, medication orders, diets, etc., as necessary. Prepare and administer medications as ordered by the physician. Verify the identity of the resident before administering the medication/treatment. Perform all tasks as an LPN pertaining to the Drug Administration tasks of the job, as outlined in the job description. Ensure that an adequate supply of floor stock medications, supplies, and equipment is on hand to meet the nursing needs of the residents. Report needs to the Nurse Supervisor. Administer professional services such as catheterization, tube feedings, suction, applying and changing dressings/bandages, packs, colostomy, and drainage bags, taking blood, giving massages and range of motion exercises, care for the dead/dying, etc., as required. Collect samples, such as urine, blood, and sputum, from patients for testing and perform routine laboratory tests on samples. Take and record TPRs, blood pressures, etc., as necessary. Check foods brought into the facility by the resident’s family/visitors to ensure that it is within the resident’s dietary allowances. Report problem areas to the Nurse Supervisor and Dietary Supervisor. Provide health care instruction to patient and family members. Maintain the confidentiality of all resident care information including protected health information. Report known or suspected incidents of unauthorized disclosure of such information; and adhere to Resident’s rights. Perform other work related duties as assigned or requested. Consistently provides service excellence to all patients, family members, visitors, volunteers and co-workers in a manner that reflects JML’s commitment to CARES: compassion, accountability, respect, excellence and service. Qualifications

Must possess, as a minimum, a Nursing Degree from an accredited college or university, or be a graduate of an approved LPN program. Must possess a current, unencumbered, active LPN license to practice as an LPN in this state or per House Bill 4466 and Senate Bill 2708, be a Nursing Program Graduate which allows a graduate nurse to function at the bedside under appropriate supervision through May 21, 2025. BLS / CPR and AED Program Certification is required. Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language. Must demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age-related needs of

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