LPN- Full-Time, Part-Time, and Weekend Shifts Available!
JOB SUMMARY: The Licensed Nurse is responsible for rendering nursing care in assigned area in terms of individualized resident needs, according to dependent and independent nursing functions and conformance with recognized nursing techniques, procedures, and established standards based on the scope of practical nursing.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
- Participate with members of the interdisciplinary team to review, plan, coordinate and evaluate resident’s care. Document the resident condition and nursing needs accurately and in a timely manner. Reports pertinent observations and reactions regarding residents in a timely manner.
- Develop, direct and monitor nursing assistant assignments and adjust based on census and level of care required. Communicate staffing problems and needs to supervisor. Escalate team member performance issues to supervisor and participate in counseling and disciplinary action.
- Execute treatments as necessary and document reactions to medications and treatments.
- Generate, prepare, administrate and chart all medications.
- Initiate physician orders, verify all orders received are transcribed accurately in electronic records and treatment plan, administer medications and provide treatments according to orders.
- Facilitate communication with families regarding change in medications and/or changes in the resident.
- Obtain knowledge and demonstrate the principles of Living Lifespace, person directed care and successful aging philosophies and their inherent core values of commitment, respect, compassion, dedication, team work and quality. Team member will support, actively participate and act in accordance with the principles of the Living Lifespace service culture and be familiar with and fluent in the language and service pillars of Living Lifespace.
- Maintain regular and punctual attendance at work and meetings.
OTHER DUTIES: Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the team member for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
JOB REQUIREMENTS:
- Licensed Practical Nurse graduate from an accredited nursing program.
- One year experience working in a long-term care facility.
- Certifications and Licensed Practical Nurse license and other licensure required by state regulations.