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As a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) you are responsible for staff
assignment and provide overall supervision of resident care in
accordance with established policies and procedures and as may be
directed by the RN Supervisor, Director of Nurses or Administrator, to
assure that the highest degree of quality resident care can be
maintained at all times.
QUALIFICATIONS
Graduate of an accredited school of nursing or an approved Licensed
Practical Nurse (LPN) program with a current Licensed Practical Nurse
(LPN) licensure in the state in which practicing.
Possess leadership ability and the willingness to work with and
supervise professional and nonprofessional personnel.
Ability to Read, write and speak the English language.
GENERAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
CLINICAL
Complete all Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) required record keeping
forms/charts upon the residents admission, discharge, transfer, etc.
File in the residents chart and/or forward to the appropriate
department.
Prepare/administer medications as ordered by the physician.
Admit, transfer and discharge resident. Assist in arranging
transportation and packing as necessary.
Administer professional services such as: catheterization, tube feeding,
suction, applying and changing dressings/bandages, packs, colostomy and
drainage bags, taking blood, sputum, and urine specimens, care of the
dead/dying, etc., as established by the facilitys policies and
procedures.
SUPERVISION
As a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) you will work with the facilitys
consultants as necessary and implement recommended changes as directed
by the RN Supervisor of the Director of Nurses.
Investigate complaints and grievances and make necessary oral/written
reports to the RN Supervisor or Director of Nurses.
Give/receive nursing reports upon reporting in and ending shift duty
hours.
Check all residents daily to assure that prescribed treatment is being
properly administered by nursing personnel/assistants and to evaluate
their physical and emotional status.
Keep the RN Supervisor informed about the status of residents, staff and
related matters.
CONSUMER SERVICE
Presents professional image to consumers through dress, behavior and
speech.
Adheres to Company standards for resolving consumer concerns.
Ensures that all consumer/resident rights are protected.