Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Primary Responsibilities

• Provide for the daily care, health needs, safety and comfort of the residents.
• Provide professional assessments and documentation of the residents' health.
• Assist with the management of the assigned nursing units staff.

Essential Functions

• Supervise, perform and provide written/verbal care assignments, routine skills and procedures to ensure the quality of care to residents.
• Participate in the development and implementation of resident care plans, maintaining up-to-date nursing care plans, documenting progress and making recommendations for revisions to care plans according to facility policy and procedure.
• Make daily and periodic visits to observe for symptoms, reactions to medication and/or treatment.
• Obtain and document vital signs, intake and output, weights, diet supplements and replacements, cultures, etc.
• Assist with the orientation and on-going training of staff to assure required skill levels are maintained for all staff.
• Report and document resident and/or visitor incidents, accidents, complaints or allegations according to the facility’s policy and procedure using the designated occurrence reporting system.

Qualifications

• A graduate of an accredited school of nursing and possess a valid LPN License in good standing according to State and Federal requirements.
• Have a thorough understanding of the principles of safe effective nursing practices within the State of Indiana.
• Have basic computer skills along with knowledge of such programs as Excel, Word, etc.
• Personal integrity and the ability to deal tactfully with residents, family members, visitors, government agencies and personnel.