Licensed Practical Nurse

Company: PruittHealth
Location: Augusta
Posted on: January 12, 2022

Job Description:

Description$5,000 Sign On Bonus for New EmployeesPruittHealth is a COVID-19 vaccine-mandated employer. All new Partners are required to provide proof of COVID vaccination or be willing to get vaccinated within 30 days of employment. We will consider medical and/or religious exemptions on a case-by-case basis. -JOB PURPOSE: - -Directs nursing care for the patients, and supervises the day-to-day nursing activities performed by assigned staff. Such supervision should be in accordance with federal, state, and local and regulations governing the nursing center. - Also, as directed by the Administrator, the Medical Director, RN Charge Nurse and/or the Director of Health Services, to ensure the appropriate care for patients is provided. -KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provides care ensuring patient/resident safety
• Supervises Certified Nurse Assistants, directs work and makes appropriate assignments, participates in the corrective action process
• Completes documentation procedures on patients (appropriate use of forms, timelines, and Medicare documentation etc.)
• Assists the Director of Health Services to coordinate the care planning/MDS process and committee meetings as necessary.
• Assists the Director of Health Services in follow-up on consultant recommendations i.e.., pharmacy, dietary, etc.
• Assists the Director of Health Services to monitor physician services (documentation and visits etc.) in accordance with current regulations.
• Knowledge of procedures and ability to determine Advance Directive status for patients.
• Responsible for ensuring "Tenet Time" is presented and discussed with all partners prior to and following all shifts.
• Communicates well with patients/residents/clients and family members providing warm and friendly greeting and an approachable attitude to families, visitors, patients/residents/clients and responds to expressed concerns while displaying a helpful, caring demeanor. - Answers questions when appropriate in a professional manner.
• Participates in center/agency surveys (Licensure / JCAHO) and any subsequently required reports.
• Responsible for new hire onboarding process
• Admits, discharges and transfers patients as requested/necessary.
• Participates in patient screening and selection process as requested/necessary.#MF1to apply please email marla.figueroa@pruitthealth.comQualificationsMINIMUM EDUCATION REQUIRED:Nursing Degree from an accredited college or university, or is a graduate of an accredited/approved LPN program. -MINIMUM EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:A minimum of two (2) years previous bed side nursing experience. -MINIMUM LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION REQUIRED BY LAW: - Current and unrestricted Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) licensure in state of practice. -ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS: (Preferred qualifications)Previous nursing experience in a long term care facility preferred -#MF1to apply please email marla.figueroa@pruitthealth.com -Job: NursingPrimary Location: Georgia-AugustaSchedule: Full-timeShift: 1st ShiftJob Posting: Jan 5, 2022, 4:07:49 PM

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