Licensed Practical Nurse

Job Description

Job Description

Open To All Applicants

Salary is Negotiable

After successful completion of the probationary period, employee will receive off probation wage increase.

Summary :

Provide routine nursing care and ensures complete and quality nursing care to all Anna John Resident Centered Care Community residents.

Detailed responsibilities :

• Ensure nursing department operates in accordance with applicable laws, regulations, policies and procedures
• Assume role of Charge nurse as needed dependent on shift and assignment. Supervise CNA staff assigned to shift being worked
• Provide direct nursing care to residents under the general supervision of a Registered Nurse; recognizes and interprets symptoms; assists with therapeutic and diagnostic measures; administer medication and treatment as directed; assures special and emergency needs are met; maintain complete and accurate medical records
• Perform selected procedures and treatments as directed including TPR and BP, simple dressings, irrigation of regulated and functioning colostomies and catheters, post-mortem care, tube feedings and suprapubic catheters
• Assist in restorative and rehabilitation care according to care plans
• Maintain and monitor nursing equipment, supplies and inventory
• Promptly notifies physician of any change in condition.
• Assist in maintaining an environment conducive to the physical, spiritual, and emotional wellbeing of residents and personnel
• Contributes to the team effort
• Ensure strict confidentiality of records
• Perform basic nursing care such as but not limited to bathing, personal hygiene, grooming, toileting, transferring and feeding residents
• Maintain professional and technical knowledge by conducting research, attending seminars, educational workshops, classes, and conferences; reviewing professional publications; establishing networks; participating in professional societies; conferring with representatives of contracting agencies and related organizations

Skills : Essential :

Credentials : Essential :

Nonessential :

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Other information :

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT - The Oneida Nation does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age or disability status in employment or the provision of services. However, individuals of Indian ancestry and Veterans will be given preference by law in employment.

Continuation of this position is contingent upon funding allocations.

Must maintain strict security, confidentiality, and quality to meet professional standards of the department.

Must adhere to all Oneida Nation Personnel Policies and Procedures, Oneida Nation Standard Operating Procedures, and Area and Program Strategic Plans and Policies.

Must pass a background check to meet Employment Eligibility Requirements. If applicable, must pass a background check to meet Oneida Nation / State Compact and / or Oneida Nation Gaming Ordinance, and may be required to obtain a temporary license and / or Gaming license as a condition of employment.

Must be willing and able to obtain additional related education and training.

Must pass a pre-employment drug screen and adhere to the Nation Drug and Alcohol-Free Workplace Policy.

A Tuberculosis (TB) Screening and / or a 2 step TB Skin Test is required within thirty (30) days of employment.

Must provide a copy of diploma / degree, license, or certification upon employment.