Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Full Time LTC

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) plays an integral role in the success of our team, our community and creating a place our residents are proud to call home. The primary purpose of this position is to provide high quality, holistic nursing care in accordance with nursing practice standards and health care regulations which govern the practice of professional nursing. Lead or direct licensed and non-professional staff in the delivery of direct resident care and support functions.

The LPN is responsible for:

• Conducting the daily nursing functions in accordance with current rules, regulations, and guidelines that govern the long-term care facility/assisted living communities.
• Ensuring that all nursing personnel assigned to you comply with the written policies and procedures including the safety program.
• Admitting, transferring, and discharging residents with documentation regarding care and service provided.
• Participating in the orientating new residents/family members to the facility.
• Making rounds with health care providers, Hospice staff and Home Health staff as needed.
• Utilizing nursing personnel qualifications according to the resident's care plan, service plans and health care provider orders.

The LPN is also responsible for:

• Completing daily clinical and environmental rounds to evaluate resident care being provided and report significant events.
• Meeting and resolving issues with residents and/or family members. Reporting significant issues to the supervisor.
• Participating in facility surveys (inspections) as requested by management.
• May be responsible for clinical programs as directed, e.g., dementia, wound care, quality assurance, infection control, admissions, and falls.
• Completing initial assessments as requested and assisting or developing interim care plan/service plans.
• Updating, reviewing, and transcribing the care plan that identifies the goals, problems, approaches, and revisions based on nursing needs and health care provider orders.
• Assisting with service plans as directed by the Director of Nursing.
• Communicating with health care providers to review treatment plans, complete orders, progress notes, etc., in accordance with established policies.
• Reviewing the resident's medical record for specific treatments, medication orders, diets, labs etc., as for implementation and follow up.
• Requisitioning and arranging for diagnostic and therapeutic services, as ordered by the health care provider, and in accordance with our established procedures.
• Communicating the department's policies and procedures to personnel, residents, and visitors.
• Communicating with electronic or written (24-hour report) and oral reports/recommendations concerning any changes in resident condition and other activities of your shift to nursing management.
• Filling out and completing accident/incident reports involving residents and submitting them to Director of Nursing.
• Completing assessments and all other medical record documentation as required to provide care services.
• Providing resident and family information for care conferences or other meetings.
• Reporting all discrepancies noted concerning physician's orders, diet change, charting error, etc., to the supervisor.
• Completing clinically accurate documentation according to policy.
• Reviewing the resident medical documentation and progress notes from the interdisciplinary team to determine if the care plan/service plans are being followed. Reporting any concerns to your supervisor.
• Informing nursing personnel of new admissions and the resident's care needs. Ensuring that rooms are ready for new admissions. Greeting newly admitted residents upon admission.
• Notifying the resident's health care practitioner and family when there is a change in the resident's condition.
• Assisting in arranging transportation for residents and other third-party services.

The LPN is also responsible for:

• Preparing and administering medications ordered by the health care provider.
• Communicating with pharmacy to ensure resident medications are available for administration.
• Ensuring that an adequate supply of floor stock medications, supplies, and equipment is on hand to meet the nursing needs of the residents. Reporting needs to the supervisor.
• Reviewing medication administration record for completeness of information, accuracy in the transcription of the health care provider's order. Reporting concerns to your supervisor.
• Disposing of drugs and narcotics as required, and in accordance with established procedures.

The LPN is also responsible for:

• Supervising your nursing unit to ensure that all personnel are performing their work assignments in accordance with acceptable nursing standards.
• Working with the Director of Nursing to resolve staff performance issues including those that may lead to termination.
• Reporting complaints and grievances, to management and work with the Director of Nursing for a plan of action.

The LPN is also responsible for:

• Assurance and making available protective equipment for staff.
• Maintaining nursing service work areas (i.e., nurses' stations, medicine preparation rooms, etc.), resident rooms, and treatment areas in a clean and sanitary manner.
• Recommending to the Director of Nursing the equipment and supply needs of the nursing department. Ensuring that a stock level of medications, medical supplies, equipment, etc., is always maintained on the premises to adequately meet the needs of the residents.
• Performing other job-related duties as assigned.

The LPN should:

• Be able to make independent decisions and follow instructions.
• Deal tactfully with personnel, prospects, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel, and the public.
• Be capable of working with ill, disabled, elderly, and emotionally upset people within the facility.
• Communicate effectively in a manner that is sufficient for effective communication with supervisors, team members, prospects, residents, and families.

The LPN should:

• Meet all applicable state and federal requirements for this position.
• Possess a current, unencumbered, active license to practice as an LPN/LVN in applicable state, in good standing throughout employment with no disciplinary action in effect against professional license.
• Prefer one year of experience in nursing in a home care, assisted living, or long-term care facility.

This position requires the LPN/LVN to ensure resident care is provided by standards of practice following policies and procedures of the facility by CNAs/Caregivers, but the CNAs/Caregivers do not directly report to them.

Tasks assigned to this position may involve potential and/or direct exposure to blood, body fluids, infectious diseases, air contaminants, and hazardous chemicals.

Physical Requirements - The Physical activities of this position involve:

• Walk long distances.
• Stand for extended periods of time.
• Sustain repetitive movement (CPR compressions, bagging, etc.)
• Maintain physical tolerance (stand/walk/work on your feet for 8-12 hours at a time with minimal breaks)
• Be able to lift to fifty pounds at times.
• Be able to push and pull up to fifty pounds at times.

Cognitive Requirements - The Cognitive activities with or without prosthetics of this position are:

• Execute tasks independently.
• Ability to express yourself clearly and effectively.
• General computer literacy

Environmental Requirements - An individual in this position may be exposed to:

• Ambient room temperatures and lighting

Other Requirements:

• May be required to work nights, weekends and holidays.

Platinum Service

Platinum Service is characterized by a high level of responsiveness delivered in a competent, timely and caring way. Employees commit to providing courteous, responsive, and quality service to our residents by following the principles of our Platinum Service program.

Conclusion

All employees are expected to follow all policies and procedures. These policies and procedures can be found in the employee handbook, department policy and procedure manuals and with your supervisor. This job description is intended to convey information essential to understanding the scope of the position and it is not intended to be an exhaustive list of skills, efforts, duties, responsibilities or working conditions