Nurse

Nurse Primary Responsibilities

• Provide for the daily care, health needs, safety and comfort of the residents.
• Provide professional assessments and documentation of the residents' health.
• Assist with the management of the assigned nursing units staff.

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Essential Functions

• Supervise, perform and provide written/verbal care assignments, routine skills and procedures to ensure the quality of care to residents.
• Participate in the development and implementation of resident care plans, maintaining up to date nursing care plans, documenting progress and making recommendations for revisions to care plans according to facility policy and procedure.
• Make daily and periodic visits to observe for symptoms, reactions to medication and/or treatment.
• Obtain and document vital signs, intake and output, weights, diet supplements and replacements, cultures, etc.
• Assist with the orientation and on-going training of staff to assure required skill levels are maintained for all staff.
• Report and document resident and/or visitor incidents, accidents, complaints or allegations according to the facility’s policy and procedure using the designated occurrence reporting system.

Qualifications

• A graduate of an accredited school of nursing and possess a valid LPN License in good standing according to State and Federal requirements.
• Have a thorough understanding of the principles of safe effective nursing practices within the State of Indiana.
• Have basic computer skills along with knowledge of such programs as Excel, Word, etc.
• Personal integrity and the ability to deal tactfully with residents, family members, visitors, government agencies and personnel.