LVN / LPN

Position Purpose :

Organizes and directs assigned unit duties to provide quality nursing care to residents.

Essential Functions of Position :

• Responsible during the shift for the total nursing care of residents in the assigned unit
• Assumes responsibility for compliance with Federal, State, Local, and company regulations
• Explains procedures and treatments and care plan to resident
• Administers prescribed medications and treatments in accordance with approved nursing techniques
• Transcribes physician's orders
• Chart progress notes in an informative, factual manner that reflects the care administered as well as the resident's response to care
• Receives / gives report from / to nurse he / she is receiving / coming on and records sufficient information and implements appropriate follow-up action as necessary
• Conducts frequent rounds to evaluate effectiveness of care delivery
• Maintain awareness of comfort and safety needs of resident
• Monitor that C.N. A's documentation is completed daily
• Takes report form C.N. A's to facilitate accurate documentation in resident medical record
• Coordinates residents' rehabilitation program with therapist to ensure 24-hour rehabilitation needs are meet
• Records new / changed diet orders. Forward information to Dietary Department
• Participates in department or unit quality improvement activities
• Participates and attends periodic in-services and staff meetings
• Perform additional duties as assigned

Education / Requirements :

Reports to Director of Nursing

Must be skilled in directing, motivating and training staff and able to work as a member of a team; able to communicate effectively with residents, family members and all levels of the organization and maintain confidentiality. Should be a graduate of an accredited LPN School of Nursing with valid LPN state license, and a minimum of 2 years nursing experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.