Float Pool LPN Position Available In York, South Carolina

Job Description:

Bethesda Brings out the Best in Talented, Caring People! At Bethesda, more than 1,200 employees dedicate their careers toimproving the lives of others. As a team member at Bethesda, you’ll enjoy great benefits such as:403b, daily pay, bonuses, career advancement opportunities, andholiday pay. Medical, dental, vision, prescription, and life insurance availablefor regular status full and part time employees. Summary Provides basic nursing care by assisting in the assessment of theresident on admission and on an ongoing basis. Remainsknowledgeable about and communicates to the appropriateinterdisciplinary team (IDT) member any significant change incondition. Accurately documents all assessments. Seeks guidance ifunsure of any assessment findings. Answers call lights and/orassists with residents’ ADLs as needed. Participates in the careplanning process for the resident. Updates the care plan whenspecific interventions indicate the need for revision. Communicatesthe plan to the appropriate IDT members along with the residentsand their families. Implements necessary and appropriate nursinginterventions relevant to the plan of care which includes, but isnot limited to, nursing orders, physician orders,residents/families educational and environmental needs. Ensuresinterventions such as medication administration and treatments areaccomplished in a safe and timely manner. Administers IV fluids.

Documents interventions accurately and timely. Uses criticalthinking skills when dealing with residents’ changes in condition.

Notifies the physician timely using the SBARR as the communicationtool. Maintains composure during any crisis situation such asfamily dissatisfaction, staff disputes, or inclement weather in acalm and professional manner. Monitors the care of the residentsclosely to see that the care plan is being delivered effectively.

Identifies problem areas and uses the QAPI process to activelyaddress the situation for immediate problem resolution. Remainsaware of the status of the residents to quickly identify behavioralchanges or other untoward signs or symptoms. Completes, at aminimum, twelve hours of offerings related to nursing relatedcontinuing education. Has a commitment to keep current with bestnursing practices through knowledge of Bethesda’s policies andself-study. Must be able to work at all of the Bethesda HealthGroup locations in a variety of care settings including Rehab,Long-term Care, Memory Care and Assisted Living. May be asked towork different locations day to day. Ability to communicateeffectively with residents and their family members, and at alllevels of the organization. Ability to maintain confidentiality.

May be assigned other duties as appropriate. Job Qualifications Education from an accredited school of nursing that results inbecoming a Licensed Practical Nurse Current LPN license in Missouri and Illinois required Current CPR/AED Certification required or willing to obtain withinsix months of employment IV certification required Two years experience required, three years experience preferred Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation Willing to travel and work at all Bethesda communities Long-term care and rehab experience required Must be able to assess the basic nursing care needs of thegeriatric resident Must possess excellent communication skills to interact withresidents, visitors, and staff Time management and organizational skills required Ability to stand and walk for long periods of time Ability to lift heavy objects using proper lifting techniques andwith assistance as necessary Ability to transfer and move patients who vary with ability toassist weighing 200+lbs using proper lifting techniques and withassistance as necessary Ability to push and pull equipment weighing in excess of 40lbsusing proper techniques and with assistance as necessary Manual dexterity, coordination and skillful use of hands whenworking with patient and equipment Visual acuity with ability to distinguish color Ability to physically perform necessary documentationelectronically and in writing Pay range: $37.00 – $40.00 per hour

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LPN