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.
• Charts 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.
• Maintains awareness of comfort and safety needs of resident.
• Monitors 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 met.
• Records new/changed diet orders. Forwards information to Dietary Department.
• Participates in department or unit quality improvement activities.
• Participates and attends periodic in-services and staff meetings.
• Performs 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.