Licensed Practical Nurse

About the role

Functions as a member of the healthcare team by exercising sound nursing judgment based on preparation, knowledge, skills, understanding and past experiences in nursing situations. Performs general nursing care to facility residents.

Responsibilities

• Administers and charts medication and therapeutic treatment prescribed or ordered for the resident.
• Gives nursing care to residents; notes signs and symptoms of residents' physical and mental condition; and documents observations and interventions.
• Prompts notification of chain of command when any changes in resident's condition are noted and follows through with appropriate action.
• Renders immediate attention as needed to ensure resident comfort and safety.
• Participates in the development, revision and implementation of policies and procedures designed to ensure comfort and safety of residents in collaboration with other healthcare personnel.
• Participates in the planning, implementation, and evaluation of nursing care in settings where nursing takes place.
• Provides a clean, orderly, and safe environment.
• Supervises and directs Nursing Assistants ensuring that assignments are completed, and protocols followed.
• Provides patient care daily.
• Responsible for administering constructive criticism, verbal and written counseling and referrals for disciplinary action.
• Interacts with personnel of other departments involved in residents' therapy.
• Interacts with physician.
• Provides information, assists with rounds, receives, and processes orders as specified and within the scope of professional practice.
• Completes MDS and all necessary charting requirements and paperwork.
• Reviews and updates Resident Care Plans to reflect current resident condition and interventions.
• Participates in Resident Care Conferences.
• As requested, completes other forms and paperwork.
• Enters appropriate information in computer.
• Prompts reporting of any known or perceived incidents of resident abuse to appropriate authorities.
• Works in collaboration with other licensed personnel and team members to ensure an organized and functional nursing unit.
• May be required to perform any additional work not specifically outlined above and congruent with the Licensed Practical Nurse scope of practice.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Graduate of an accredited school of practical nursing.
• Current License as a Practical Nurse by the Department of State / Bureau of Professional and Occupational Affairs in The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.