Licensed Practical Nurse

Key Job Duties And Responsibilities

• Comply with the Community’s personnel, safety, and corporate policies and procedures.
• Comply with the nursing department’s policies and procedures.
• Report witnessed or reported allegations of resident abuse/neglect immediately to the Executive Director, RCC or Unit Manager.
• Treat residents, family members, visitors, and team members with dignity and respect.
• Maintain the confidentiality of all resident and family information.
• Report to work on time and as scheduled.
• Absorb and assist in the admission and discharge of residents.
• Absorb and assist residents in daily hygiene care including but not limited to bathing (bed bath, shower, tub), oral, ear, eye, facial, hair and nail care.
• Keep resident’s dry – changing clothing and linen when it becomes soiled or wet.
• Absorb and assist residents in bowel and bladder functions; collecting specimens when required.
• Absorb and assist in transporting residents to/from appointments, activity, and social programs.
• Absorb and assist with lifting, turning, moving, positioning, and transporting residents into and out of beds, chairs, bathtubs, wheelchairs, lifts, etc.
• Report and, when appropriate, document, any change observed in a resident’s condition or behavior to the Charge Nurse.
• Absorb and assist in the care of dying residents; provide post-mortem care.
• Administer professional services such as; catheterization, tube feedings, suction, applying and changing dressings/bandages, packs, colostomy, and drainage bags, taking blood, etc., as required.
• Perform lab tests, blood pressures, and other routine monitored as required per the resident care plan.
• Admit, transfer, and discharge residents as required.
• Complete accident/incident reports as necessary.
• Perform administrative duties such as completing medical forms, reports, evaluations, studies, charting, etc., as necessary.
• Complete and file required recordkeeping forms/charts upon the resident's admission, transfer, and/or discharge.
• Chart nurses' notes in an informative and descriptive manner that reflects the care provided to the resident, as well as the resident's response to the care.
• Fill out and complete accident/incident reports.
• Submit to Director as required and follow established procedures.
• Report all discrepancies noted concerning physician's orders, diet change, charting error, etc., to the Nurse Supervisor.
• Perform routine charting duties as required and in accordance with established charting and documentation policies and procedures.
• Develop and maintain a good working rapport with inter-departmental personnel, as well as other departments within the Community to ensure that nursing services and activities can be adequately maintained to meet the needs of the residents.
• Complete required documentation of care and services as they are provided.
• Review complaints and grievances made or filed by your assigned personnel.
• Make appropriate reports to the Nurse Supervisor as required or as may be necessary.
• Follow Community's established procedures.

Essential Job Duties/Physical Requirements

• Regular worksite attendance.
• Must have a valid professional license (LPN) that is in good standing with the State.
• Must have basic computer skills; must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.
• Must be able to work beyond normal working hours and on weekends and holidays when necessary.
• Must be able to assist in the evacuation of residents during emergency situations.
• Must be able to perform the essential position functions of the job with, or without reasonable accommodation.
• Employee is required to use a transfer/gait belt or to obtain the assistance of another employee when attempting to assist residents when lifting or carrying objects in excess of 10 lbs.
• Employees may be required to operate and automobile and various games.
• Must be able to relate to and work with the ill, disabled, elderly, emotionally upset, and, at times, hostile people within the Community.
• Must be able to see and hear or use prosthetics that will enable these senses to function adequately to ensure that the requirements of this position can be fully met.