Colorado Springs, Colorado
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Medalion Retirement Communi... Job Opening in Colorado Springs, Colorado - Medalion Retirement Community is located just south of the Olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs, CO, with breathtaking views of Pikes Peak. Medalion offers a full continuum of retirement living services on-site and our staff are friendly and cheerful and even in a short visit you will feel the extraordinary care and compassion that surrounds you.
Medalion Retirement Community is currently looking for a full time Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) providing primary care to specific residents under the medical direction and supervision of the residents? attending physicians or the Medical Director. This full-time role will be working the night shift.
Administrative Functions
Confer with the Medical Director and the attending physician regarding specific residents assigned to you.
Consult with the physician concerning resident evaluation and assist the Director of Nursing Services in planning and developing the nursing services to be performed for the resident.
Initiate requests for consultation or referral. Respond to requests from the resident, physician, or nursing staff.
Examine the resident and his/her records and charts to distinguish between normal and abnormal findings in order to recognize early stages of serious physical, emotional or mental problems.
Determine when to refer the resident to a physician for evaluation, supervision, or directions.
Perform administrative duties regarding assigned residents, such as completing medical forms, reports, evaluations, studies, charting, etc.
Implement and maintain established policies, procedures, objectives, quality assurance, safety and environmental and infection control. Interpret these to the physician, resident, family members, and public, as appropriate.
Make written and oral to the attending physician, Medical Director, or the Administrator concerning the status and care of the assigned resident.
Participate in the planning and evaluation of the written policies and procedure that govern the day-to-day functions of the nursing service department.
Participate in facility surveys (inspections) made by authorized government agencies.
Assist the Quality Assessment and Assurance Committee in developing and implementing appropriate plans of action to correct identified deficiencies.
Specific Requirements
Must possess a current, unencumbered, active license to practice as a Licensed Practical Nurse in Colorado
Address:
1719 East Bijou Street Colorado Springs, Colorado 80909
At Medalion Retirement Community we operate with the Core Values of CAPLICO in mind:
Customer's Second (Employee First)
Accountability
Passion for Learning
Love One Another
Intelligent Risk Taking
Celebration
Ownership
Job Type: Full-time
Required license or certification:
Licensed Practical Nurse
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