LPN

Responsibilities

• Supports the mission, vision and goals of the organization.
• Participate in oncoming/ outgoing shift report.
• Maintain documentation systems to meet regulatory timeframes and ensure resident needs are met.
• Write and review residents’ assessments/evaluations and care/service-plans.
• Directly supervise all associates of the nursing department.
• Assists in completing the Quality Services report.
• Supervise or participate in narcotic count.
• Complete administration of medication.
• Participate in medication cart audits.
• Re-order medication.
• Maintain cleanliness of medication room.
• Ensure timely faxing of new medication orders to pharmacy.
• Inform families about mail order medicine reordering.
• Communicate with physician offices for phone orders or order changes.
• Follow Physician Order Protocol.
• Document resident change of condition/status.
• Complete chart audits and thinning.
• Aid in the development and maintenance of resident service plan/care plan.
• Aid in the completion of required assessments and service plans.
• Aid in the creation and maintenance of resident charts/care files.
• Visit residents in hospital/rehab.
• Participate in annual flu clinics, TB testing of associates/residents.
• Participate in community Wellness Programs.
• Participate in MOD weekend and holiday coverage.
• Obtain and record residents’ vital signs.
• Observe resident to detect response to medications and prepare reports.
• Counsel residents on social or other problems.
• Schedule doctor’s appointments.
• Answer call lights promptly.
• Attend training and conferences to stay current with nursing changes.
• Ensure all caregiver duties are performed and documented.
• Oversee appropriate training for nursing staff.
• Address concerns from associates, families, and residents.
• Participate in fire and disaster drills.
• Maintain confidentiality of resident and staff information.
• Demonstrate understanding of compliance and ethics policies.
• Assist with recruiting and interviewing candidates.

Requirements

• Education to obtain state nursing license (LPN/LVN or RN).
• Current LPN licensure in good standing.
• CPR certification.
• Strong understanding of the English language.
• Physical qualifications: Walk/Stand, Sit, Lift, Carry, Push, Climb, Bend, Squat, Twist/rotate, Reach.