MetaSense Inc · 1 month ago
Perm - LVN/LPN - Long Term Care (Nights) Kane, PA
Kane, PA
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry LevelMetaSense Inc is seeking an LPN Wing Supervisor to oversee the care of residents in a long-term care facility. The role involves administering medication, updating care plans, and supervising nursing assistants to ensure compliance with medical standards and regulations.
Human Resources
Responsibilities
Administers and records medication, treatments and monitoring e.g. glucose checks, as ordered and reports and documents resident response
Accurately transcribes physician's orders
Completes monthly summaries as scheduled
Reviews the care plan with NAs on monthly summary day and updates the care plan to reflect the resident’s current condition
Notifies the RN Supervisor immediately of a significant change in resident’s condition
Reports and records changes in resident condition to the RN Supervisor
Communicates resident transfers to immediate family and via email to department heads
Completes transfer form for all transfers
Updates care plans with clear, concise, time limited goals to reflect resident condition and directs team to implement approaches
Assists physicians with rounds, examinations and treatments as needed
Collects laboratory specimens e.g.: urine, cultures, stool, etc. and arranges for delivery to Hospital with accurate and complete requisitions. Documents in PCC when laboratory work is done
On resident death, supervises and assists with post mortem procedures. Assists with collection of resident's clothing and belongings. Notifies all department heads of death via email, makes phone calls as directed by RN Supervisor
Encourages resident participation in scheduled activities
Reports to team changes in resident condition, care plan changes and any special assignments to be carried out
Assists RN Supervisor with annual evaluations of nursing assistants
Along with RN Supervisor, writes commendations and counseling records as needed
Accurately completes incident reports or assists team members in writing report
Documents weights and vital signs and follows up as needed, including reweighing residents if there is a three pound or more discrepancy from the last weight
Cleans and stocks treatment trays daily
Prepares daily report for the wing
Counts narcotics with another nurse at beginning and end of shift
Maintains an accurate inventory of resident belongings - notes new items brought in and items removed from facility
Maintains work area in clean, orderly condition. Performs housekeeping assignments as scheduled
Submits maintenance requests as needed
Maintains a clean, safe and healthy environment and reports potential safety hazards
Supervises and directs resident care by nursing assistants to insure the prescribed plan of care is carried out
Performs additional duties as directed by supervisor
Attends care plan conference for residents on assigned wing if requested
Assists in orientation of new nursing staff
Adjusts staffing assignments as needed to insure good resident care
Conducts team conferences as needed
Assures that staff is familiar with changes in policies and procedures
Updates the daily census as needed
Monitors NA documentation for completeness and compliance with regulations
Collects data for quality assurance studies as directed
Monitors nurse aide job performance for compliance with infection control practices
Provides direct care for residents as needed, within restrictions
Seeks clarification or guidance to perform job responsibilities when in doubt
Documents drug disposal on resident charts in PCC
Attends in-services, department and staff meetings, committee meetings as required
Assist CNA’s on the hall as needed
Qualification
Required
Must possess a current license in PA or a temporary work permit - Required at time of Interview!
BLS (AHA) - Required
Must possess knowledge of: medical asepsis, body mechanics, personal care of residents, correct use and care of equipment, observation techniques, reporting and recording, thorough knowledge of nursing theory and its application
Must be willing to possess knowledge of and comply with regulations, policies, procedures, contracts and philosophy of the institution
Must maintain a courteous and professional manner toward residents, visitors and co-workers and a dedication to meet the needs of the elderly
Must have awareness of cost containment, utilize time fully, and properly care for equipment
Must possess ability to accept and follow written and verbal directives
Must utilize good communication and observation skills
Preferred
COVID Vaccine - Preferred but not required
Nursing Home Experience - a plus
New Grads welcome to apply
Benefits
401(k)
Continuing education credits
Dental insurance
Disability insurance
Employee assistance program
Flexible spending account
Free parking
Health insurance
Health savings account
Life insurance
Paid sick time
Paid time off (72 hours/year)
Paid training
Tuition reimbursement
Vision insurance
Company
MetaSense Inc
ONE OF THE FASTEST GROWING HEALTHCARE PLACEMENT TEAMS IN THE COUNTRY MetaSense, Inc.™ is a service-driven, Inc 5000 award-winning talent & technology company located in West Berlin, NJ, with offices in West Berlin, NJ and Philadelphia, PA.
Founded in 1999Voorhees, New Jersey, US
51-200 employeesFunding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
John Hunter
Chief Operating Officer
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