LPN

Job Description

Job Description

Description:

-Provide and/or supervise required program nursing services to each participant.

-Supervise other Nursing Care staff.

-Provide information of ongoing review of the participant's plan of care.

-Assist as necessary in the delivery of other required program services.

-Document monthly vital signs and weights obtained by nursing assistants and follow up on any significant changes.

-Administer medications and complete treatments as ordered.

-Complete incident reports and provide adequate documentation and follow up in medical record.

-Input lab requests and follow up on results.

-Communicate with care providers on any changes in participant's and/or their care.

-Obtain and implement orders received from physician and notify Care Provider of changes.

-Coordinate with Health Director need for supplies and arrange to have needed supplies and equipment on hand.

-Maintain infection-control policies and procedures.

-All other assigned duties.

Candidate must be licensed as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) for the state of Maryland and must have current CPR and First Aid certification.