CO LPN LTC Days

SHIFT : days 6a-6p

ABOUT : medication/tx nurse for 28-30 LTC intermediate facility. Memory care unit attached but with its own staffing.

POSITION SUMMARY:

Is responsible for providing direct and indirect total nursing care of residents during the assigned shift of work.

• ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
  Assigns directs and supervises resident care.
• Addresses resident needs and concerns as it occurs and enters a nurse s note in their chart.
• Administers medications and treatments as ordered by physicians.
• Reports changes occurring with residents or personnel to the Director of Nursing Assistant Director of Nursing and/or Resident Care Coordinator.
• Keeps physician and families informed about residents status as needed.
• Promote teamwork between staff members shifts and other departments.
• Completes required documentation accurately and in a timely manner.
• May work all shifts or Treatment Nurse as need arises.
• When an LPN and RN are concurrently working the same shift the RN will assume the role of Charge Nurse and the LPN will report to the RN.
• Attends meetings and educational sessions as directed.
• Regular attendance and punctuality.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.
• Responsible for the direction and supervision of CNAs/splits performing resident care and ensuring tasks are completed.
• Document nurses notes for acute illness doctor visits when going out on pass and return.
• Notify MDPOA in a timely manner with updates/changes/new orders.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibility: This position oversees CNAs.