About the position
A licensed practical nurse (LPN) is responsible for providing basic medical attention to patients and assessing their wellbeing as part of a larger medical team. The position requires patience, compassion, and a desire to care for the elderly in a gentle and empathetic manner.
Responsibilities
- Coordinates the nursing care of residents on the unit assuring all residents are assigned a nurse aide capable of providing care to the resident.
- Uses independent judgment and discretion on behalf of the organization in the performance of these duties.
- Provides safe and accurate Medication related interventions to residents.
- Administers and documents medications and treatments according to each resident’s medication schedule using current standards of medication pass technique.
- Knows the rational for the effect of medications and treatments and correctly administers same.
- Provides treatments per the physician order including wound care, urinary catheterization, oxygen care, tracheostomy care, etc.
- Orders and receives medications from the pharmacy.
- Conducts an accurate accounting of all narcotics, signing for count and exchange of keys to medication carts and medication room.
- Promptly responds to resident requests for pain intervention and documents such in the resident record.
- Accurately transcribes and coordinates the implementation of physician orders.
- Performs nursing assessments regarding the health status of residents.
- Notifies the physician of changes in status and promptly implements and documents new orders.
- Prepares work assignment sheets, taking into consideration resident safety, the educational preparation, experience, knowledge and ability of the persons to whom the assignments are made.
- Reports staff shortages to nursing management.
- Participates and communicates employee actions that may result in reward or discipline.
Requirements
- Must have a current state license to practice as a licensed practical nurse (LPN).
- Current CPR certification and additional certification in nursing specialty desired.
- Demonstrates knowledge of basic nursing practice with an interest in gerontological nursing.
- Prefer 2 years’ experience in a long-term care setting.
- Basic computer skills and experience with Electronic Medical Records Preferred.
Benefits
- Paid Time Off
- Health benefits (medical, dental, vision, life, long term disability, critical illness, accident, employee assistance program)
- 401(k)
- Flexible Scheduling
- Holiday pay incentives
- Training and tuition reimbursement
- Bereavement leave
