Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

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About the Role

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) is responsible for providing direct nursing care to residents and supervising the day-to-day activities of nursing assistants. This role ensures the highest degree of quality care is maintained in accordance with federal, state, and local standards, under the direction of the Director of Nursing.

Responsibilities

• Direct and supervise the day-to-day functions of nursing assistants.
• Plan and coordinate shift services, programs, and activities with assigned nursing staff and support personnel.
• Make written and oral reports concerning shift activities as required.
• Admit, transfer, and discharge residents as needed.
• Provide leadership to nursing personnel on your unit/shift.
• Complete and file required record-keeping forms/charts for resident admissions, transfers, and discharges.
• Receive and transcribe physician telephone orders and record them on the Physician’s Order Form.
• Chart nurse’s notes in an informative and descriptive manner reflecting care provided and resident responses.
• Fill out and submit accident/incident reports to the Director as required.
• Perform routine charting duties in accordance with established policies and procedures.
• Prepare and administer medications as ordered by the physician.
• Develop and maintain good working relationships with inter-departmental personnel to ensure nursing services meet resident needs.
• Create a warm, positive, and calm environment on the unit and shift.
• Receive and give nursing reports at the start and end of shifts.
• Make rounds with physicians as necessary.
• Administer professional services such as catheterization, tube feedings, suction, wound care, colostomy care, range of motion exercises, and care for the deceased, as required.
• Monitor assigned personnel to ensure compliance with safety regulations for equipment and supplies.
• Maintain confidentiality of all resident care information, including protected health information, and report unauthorized disclosures.
• Ensure nursing care is provided in privacy and that personnel knock before entering resident rooms.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) with a current unencumbered state license.
• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English.
• Ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant.
• Knowledge of nursing and medical practices, procedures, and regulations pertaining to nursing care facilities.
• Current CPR Certification.
• Experience in Long Term Care is preferred.

Physical Demands

• Ability to move intermittently throughout the workday.
• Ability to cope with mental and emotional stress associated with the position.
• Ability to function independently, demonstrate flexibility, personal integrity, and work effectively with residents, personnel, and support agencies.
• Ability to push, pull, move, and/or lift a minimum of 25 pounds to a height of 5 feet and transport such weight a minimum distance of 50 feet.

Benefits

• Full benefits for eligible employees, including health, tele-health, mental health, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• Daily Pay option available from the first day of employment.