Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Responsibilities

• Administer nursing procedures to residents in accordance with the resident’s care plan
• Ensure that a thorough report regarding residents’ status is received and given on assigned unit
• Make rounds with Physicians/FNP
• Notify Physician/FNP of changes in a resident’s condition
• Take orders, transcribe orders correctly to the MAR/TAR; carry out/administer orders appropriately
• Absorb and address any resulting care needed
• Take, record, and monitor vital signs, and addresses any resulting care needed
• Provide personal care services as needed to residents: oral care, bathing, shaving, nail/ hair care, dressing, repositioning, ambulating, assisting with elimination needs, transferring to and from wheelchair, bed, etc.
• Make frequent rounds on the assigned unit to ensure care is being properly provided and that the residents environment is clean, free from clutter and safety hazards
• Manage staff under LPN supervision to ensure care and documentation is complete and appropriate
• Communicate recommendations from Pharmacy Consultant, Registered Dietitian, consultations from outside Physicians, etc. to resident’s Physician; Takes and transcribes orders recommendations as indicated
• Admit and discharges residents as indicated
• Administer medications, treatments, and care as ordered to resident’s in a safe, appropriate manner
• Communicate any changes in the resident’s clinical condition, acute episodes, Physician orders, etc. with resident’s responsible party
• Address concerns and questions related to resident’s care in a timely manner
• Assist with emergency care and transfers as indicated

Qualifications/Requirements

• Responsible for maintaining the current license to practice as an LPN in the state of North Carolina
• Must be able to attest to meeting the Continuing Competence Requirements at the time of license renewal as outlined by the North Carolina Board of Nursing
• Ability to work with any staff, Physician, visitor, vendor, resident, and family member regardless of race, gender, disease process, lifestyle, religious, spiritual or cultural beliefs, or treatment
• Attend facility mandatory in-services/staff meetings as posted/scheduled
• Complete facility mandatory competencies in a timely manner
• Covid vaccine or religious/medical exemption (Required)
• Education: Graduate from an accredited nursing program
• Current Licensed Practical Nurse licensed in the state of North Carolina or licensure via reciprocity
• Certified in Adult CPR. Must have completed an American Heart Association approved course