Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Responsibilities

• Supervise and monitor nursing staff to obtain highest quality care by performing routine nursing duties.
• Accountable to Director of Wellness/Executive Director for all nursing department activities and maintaining the corporate philosophy of quality care.
• Supervise Home Health Aides, Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs), and facility staff.
• Make daily rounds of all Assisted Living residents and retirement residents if needed.
• Observe and report symptoms and conditions of patients to Director of Wellness.
• Administer medications and treatments per signed doctor’s orders in an accurate, safe manner, observe effectiveness, and report to physician if needed.
• Inform Director of Wellness of when supplies and equipment are needed.
• Order medication from pharmacy when needed.
• Supervise Home Health Aides to ensure that all nursing care is given properly, safely, and of the utmost quality.
• Administer emergency first aid.
• Assure that daily assignments for patient care, incidental duties, performed by nurse and Home Health Aide are carried out.
• Document V/S, weights, nurse’s notes, medication, kardex, etc., and make daily rounds of all patients and area.
• Recognize, interpret, and report conditions to the Director of Wellness, Registered Nurse (RN), or Executive Director as needed.
• Maintain cleanliness and neatness of nurse’s station, med room, and cart.
• Assist in the orientation of new staff.
• Complete admission and discharge evaluations as necessary.
• Check equipment for cleanliness and condition.
• Provide guidance for nursing assistants.
• Promote and maintain good interpersonal relationships with residents, visitors, and personnel.
• Perform related work as required per assignment.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited professional nursing program, currently licensed to practice per state.
• Work experience in the geriatric field.
• Ability to communicate well and in writing.
• Ability to deal with visitors, staff, and residents in a courteous manner.
• Ability to lift, push, pull up to 60lbs.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Must be able to work under pressure at times.
• Must be able to perform good grooming practices, personal hygiene, and be punctual and regular in attendance.
• Must have a warm, friendly, congenial personality.
• Must present a professional appearance and possess an empathetic attitude towards seniors.
• Ability to assess a resident’s condition and intervene when needed.
• CPR certified, or obtained within 90 days of hire and yearly thereafter.