We are currently recruiting for a Household Nurse (LPN) to join our Haven Nursing Center team! The person filling this position must be a licensed practical nurse (LPN) in the state of Louisiana. Residents at Haven live in units/hallways referred to as “householdsquot;. The Household Nurse (LPN) is an essential member of the household caregiving team, responsible for performing nursing functions within the household. The Household Nurse works a 12-hour shift, providing more time off, including 3-days off, every other weekend.
Primary duties include:
Ensures the clinical operations in the household are in compliance with federal, state and local regulations while honoring person-centered care; observes resident status as necessary to assure quality care and coordinates with other resident services to assure continuity of care;
Implements clinical policies and procedures which ensure safe, sanitary and efficient practices supporting professional standards of nursing care;
Assures that documentation, medication administration, resident nursing care, safety and sanitation, the resident assessment process, quality assurance and resident rights are in compliance with the nursing home’s standards;
Fosters collaboration, consensus and negotiation to address problem solving in the household; assures that all clinical policies and procedures of the household are maintained; interprets and communicates same to all in the household as needed, with an emphasis on resident, family or designated representative relationships;
Maintains working relationship with physicians and other medical personnel in support of quality clinical care in the households.
Minimum Qualifications:
Must meet regulatory requirements for licensure as an LPN in the state of Louisiana;
Clinical skills sufficient to meet all the primary responsibilities identified above;
Demonstrated leadership qualities, supervisory skills, interpersonal relationship skills and knowledge of federal and state regulations governing clinical care, nursing practice and leadership;
Commitment to person-centered care.
Preferred Qualifications (but not required):
Experience working in nursing homes or post-acute care;
Certification in food handling (ServSafe or equivalent);
Knowledge and training about caring for persons living with dementia;
Experience working with Point Click Care clinical software.
Physical Requirements:
Must be able to lift/push up to 50 pounds;
Must be able to lift, carry, stand, bend, squat, crawl, reach and kneel using good body mechanics for sustained periods of time.
Additional Requirements:
A LPN license check will be conducted on all final candidates for this position;
CPR Certification;
Tuberculosis screening (or chest x-ray) is required prior to employment;
Employment reference checks will be conducted on all finalists. This may include a review of documentation related to job performance and contact with the applicant#39;s former employer(s).