Nurse LPN

Safety Factors

• Risk Potential to Blood/Body Fluids: Category I

Essential Job Functions & Responsibilities

• Direct the day-to-day functions of the nursing assistants.
• Ensure all nursing personnel comply with policies and procedures.
• Review and update department policies and procedures.
• Plan shifts’ services, programs, and activities.
• Maintain the Nursing Service Procedures Manual.
• Make written and oral reports/recommendations.
• Coordinate nursing services with resident services.
• Ensure compliance with job descriptions.
• Participate in quality assurance program.
• Participate in facility surveys.
• Review resident’s written discharge plan.
• Assist in planning the resident’s discharge plan.
• Interpret department policies and procedures.
• Admit, transfer, and discharge residents.
• Complete accident/incident reports.
• Chart nurses’ notes.
• Complete medical forms, reports, evaluations, studies, etc.
• Prepare and administer medications.
• Verify resident identity before administering medication.
• Ensure adequate supply of medications and supplies.
• Order medications, supplies, and equipment.
• Notify Nurse Supervisor of drug and narcotic discrepancies.
• Dispose of drugs and narcotics as required.
• Participate in employee performance evaluations.
• Determine staffing requirements and make recommendations.
• Report absentee calls to Nurse Supervisor.
• Evaluate department work force and make recommendations.
• Create and maintain a positive environment.
• Follow facility’s established procedures.
• Administer disciplinary action fairly.
• Inform nursing personnel of new admissions.
• Ensure rooms are ready for new admissions.
• Make rounds with physicians.
• Requisition and arrange for diagnostic and therapeutic services.
• Consult with resident’s physician.
• Implement and maintain nursing objectives.
• Check certified nursing assistants’ work.
• Cooperate with social and activity programs.
• Inspect nursing service treatment areas.
• Administer professional services.
• Obtain specimens for lab tests.
• Monitor seriously ill residents.
• Take and record vital signs.
• Ensure proper care for residents.
• Participate in staff development.
• Conduct in-service training classes.