Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) *Increased Incentive*

About the Role

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) provides direct nursing care to residents and supervises the day-to-day nursing activities performed by nursing assistants. This role ensures the highest degree of quality care is maintained in accordance with current federal, state, and local standards, guidelines, and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Direct the day-to-day functions of nursing assistants.
• Plan and coordinate shift services, programs, and activities with assigned nursing staff and support personnel.
• Provide written and oral reports concerning shift activities as required.
• Admit, transfer, and discharge residents.
• Provide leadership to nursing personnel assigned to your unit/shift.
• Complete and file required record-keeping forms/charts upon resident admission, transfer, and/or discharge.
• Receive and transcribe telephone orders from physicians.
• Chart nurse’s notes in an informative and descriptive manner reflecting care provided and resident response.
• Complete accident/incident reports and submit 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.
• Maintain good working relationships with inter-departmental personnel and other facility departments.
• Create and maintain a warm, calm, and positive environment for residents and staff.
• Receive and give nursing reports at the beginning and end of shifts.
• Make rounds with physicians as necessary.
• Administer professional services such as catheterization, tube feedings, suction, wound care, colostomy care, and range of motion exercises.
• Monitor assigned personnel to ensure compliance with safety regulations for equipment and supplies.
• Maintain confidentiality of all resident care information, including protected health information.
• Ensure nursing care is provided in privacy and personnel knock before entering resident rooms.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Licensed Practical Nurse 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 relevant laws and regulations.
• Current CPR Certification.
• Experience in Long Term Care is preferred.

Physical Demands

• Must be able to move intermittently throughout the workday.
• Must be able to cope with mental and emotional stress associated with the position.
• Must function independently, demonstrate flexibility, personal integrity, and work effectively with residents, personnel, and support agencies.
• Must be able 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.