LPN PT NOC EOW 7p-7a

Summary Of Position

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) plays an integral role in the success of our team, our community and creating a place our residents are proud to call home. The primary purpose of this position is to provide high quality, holistic nursing care in accordance with nursing practice standards and health care regulations which govern the practice of professional nursing. Lead or direct licensed and non-professional staff in the delivery of direct resident care and support functions.

Essential Job Functions

• Nursing Care Functions
• Communication/Documentation Functions
• Meditation Administration Functions
• Personnel Functions
• Safety And Sanitation Functions

Knowledge And Critical Skills

• Be able to make independent decisions and follow instructions.
• Deal tactfully with personnel, prospects, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel, and the public.
• Capable of working with ill, disabled, elderly, and emotionally upset people within the facility.
• Communicate effectively in a manner that is sufficient for effective communication with supervisors, team members, prospects, residents, and families.

Education And Experience

• Must meet all applicable state and federal requirements for this position.
• Must possess a current, unencumbered, active license to practice as an LPN/LVN in applicable state, in good standing throughout employment with no disciplinary action in effect against professional license.
• Prioritize one year of experience in nursing in a home care, assisted living, or long-term care facility.

Supervisory Responsibility

This position requires the LPN/LVN to ensure resident care is provided by standards of practice following policies and procedures of the facility by CNAs/Caregivers, but the CNAs/Caregivers do not directly report to them.

Working Conditions and Physical Demands

• Tasks assigned to this position may involve potential and/or direct exposure to blood, body fluids, infectious diseases, air contaminants, and hazardous chemicals.
• Physical Requirements - The Physical activities of this position involve: Walk long distances, stand for extended periods of time, sustain repetitive movement (CPR compressions, bagging, etc.), maintain physical tolerance (stand/walk/work on your feet for 8-12 hours at a time with minimal breaks), be able to lift to fifty pounds at times, be able to push and pull up to fifty pounds at times.
• Cognitive Requirements - The Cognitive activities with or without prosthetics of this position are: Execute tasks independently, ability to express yourself clearly and effectively, general computer literacy.
• Environmental Requirements - An individual in this position may be exposed to: ambient room temperatures and lighting, other requirements.

Environmental Requirements

• May be required to work nights, weekends and holidays.

Platinum Service®

All employees are expected to follow all policies and procedures. These policies and procedures can be found in the employee handbook, department policy and procedure manuals and with your supervisor.

Conclusion

All employees are expected to follow all policies and procedures. These policies and procedures can be found in the employee handbook, department policy and procedure manuals and with your supervisor.

Acknowledgment

I understand this job description and its requirements, and that I am expected to complete all job-related duties as assigned. I understand the essential functions may be altered from time to time. By signing below, I acknowledge I can perform the essential functions of this job with or without a reasonable accommodation.