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Position Summary
Under the direction of an RN, the LPN provides individual and
family-centered nursing care and treatment to elderly, acutely ill, or
injured residents. Integrates technical skills and theoretical knowledge
to meet the individual needs of residents and families. Assists the
health care team with the prevention of illness and injury, maintenance
of wellness, and provision of comfort.
Essential Functions
- Provides direct care and/or assists with care as directed and
consistent with their scope of practice and competency. Initiates
the SBAR process and collaborate with the RN for assessment and
recommendations. Makes rounds with physicians and other team
members, as needed.
- Participates in resident evaluations and care planning activities,
reviews and revises residents assessments and care plans as needed
to the extent permitted by state nurse practice act. Coordinates
residents care activities and communicates changes to other team
members and resident family/significant other. Oversees Medication
Aide/Tech in medication/treatment administration. Administers
treatments.
- Reviews, transcribes, communicates and implements physician orders,
obtaining RN signature as required by state regulations.
Communicates with residents physician. Assists with emergencies;
administers cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
- Documents care performed and observations of resident status in the
clinical record promptly by utilizing standard clinical
documentation guidelines as required by the company, and local,
state and federal rules and regulations.
- Participates in medication management to promote optimal safety and
effectiveness for residents by
- administering medications as ordered, including next scheduled dose
following admission/readmission.
- Notifying Charge Nurse of medications not available;
- Preparing, administering and documenting medications as prescribed;
- Observing and reporting resident responses to medication;
- Identifying and promptly communicating adverse drug reactions;
- Maintaining narcotic records accurately within scope of practice;
- Completing medication interchange and insurance prior to
authorization as assigned;
- Ordering or arranging for ordering of pharmaceuticals;
- Notifying physicians of automatic stop orders;
- Completing recapitulated physician orders review, as assigned;
and/or,
- Cleaning, organizing and replenishing supplies on
medication/treatment carts after each use and prior to shift change.
- Completes clinical admission paperwork for new admissions.
- Initiates and assists consultants while providing services. Reviews
documentation from consultant visit and follows up on
recommendation. Assist with follow up on results of qualitative and
quantitative medical record audits. Communicates and implements
pharmacy review/drug regime review recommendations, as assigned.
- Assists with clinical discharge process.
- Ensures punctuality and regular attendance for assigned shifts.
Other Functions
- Performs other tasks as assigned.
- Conducts job responsibilities in accordance with the standards set
out in the Companys Code of Business Conduct, its policies and
procedures, applicable federal and state laws, and applicable
professional standards.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
- Ability to react decisively and quickly in emergency situations.
- Ability to communicate effectively with residents and their family
members, and facility staff.
Requirements
Education
Graduate of accredited LPN School of Nursing.
Licenses/Certification
Current valid LPN licen e in the state employed.
Valid CPR certification.
Experience
Six months experience in a long-term care environment preferred.
Salary Description
\$26.00 - \$33.00 / \"Sign on bonus-\$3000\"
