LPN - Licensed Practical Nurse

LPN - Licensed Practical Nurse

The role of a Licensed Practical Nurse - LPN is to work as and when required in support of the nursing team in providing high quality care and support. Responsible for the independent supervision of the delivery of care to a group of residents alongside other Licensed Practical Nurse - LPN and care assistants in supporting them to provide quality care to all residents and their families at all times. Assess resident needs, develop individual care plans, administer nursing care, evaluate nursing care, and supervise Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) and other personnel in the delivery of nursing care.

Customer Service • Provide compassionate resident care services. Establish and maintain positive interactions with internal and external customers, including co-workers, facility employees and direct reports. • Take responsibility for resolving Certified Nursing Assistant, Nurse, and other customer's issues and concerns striving to make outstanding experiences for our customers. Customers include residents, families, vendors and other employees. • Promote positive relationships with residents, visitors, and regulators, to include presenting a professional appearance.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities • To show by personal example the highest standard of patient care and participate in active bedside nursing care including the full use of appropriate nursing equipment. • To be aware of and meet the needs of the residents as specified in the care plans and as directed by the DON/ADON of the shift. • To liaise effectively with professionals and significant others involved in the resident's care, ensuring an integrated pattern of service delivered. • To check and administer medications, reporting any discrepancies to the Nurse Manager on duty. • To observe and repot to the Nurse Manager on duty any changes in the resident's condition and for this information to be entered in the resident's records. • Implement plan of care consistently, effectively and cost efficiently with focus on resident centered outcomes. • Utilize time efficiently to assure completion of duties and responsibilities in allotted time frame. • Follow company policies and procedures to ensure a safe, caring, comfortable and clean environment. • Keep physician and/or health care professionals informed of resident's condition; and notify physician and/or other healthcare professionals immediately of significant changes of conditions. • Work in collaboration with physician and/or other healthcare professionals by sharing information relevant to changing plan of care. • Question and seek clarification of unclear orders.

• Perform only those activities which are within the scope of RN nursing practice. • Follow facilities policies and procedures, and appropriately utilize nursing judgment. • Ensure accurate documentation of all medical records and reporting forms. • Promptly respond to call lights and other resident needs. • Demonstrate strong ethical practices regarding individual/resident rights as stated in facilities policy. • Understand, comply with and promote all rules and regulations regarding resident rights. Supervision • Supervise Certified Nursing Assistants and other personnel. Coach, counsel and assign Certified Nursing Assistants to provide quality resident care. • Recognize Certified Nursing Assistants and other Nurses for exceptional care and job performance on a regular basis. • Attempt to effectively resolve Certified Nursing Assistant and others Nurses' problems/complaints • Support and follow through with facility management team goals.

Safeguarding and Safety • To ensure that residents are safeguarded against the risk of abuse. This includes but is not limited to: a zero tolerance for harassment and violence; following infection control procedures; following safe patient handling as required with your specific job position. • Demonstrate safe practices in regard to resident's comfort and safety by applying knowledge of proper body alignment for self and resident. Practice and promote adherence to institutional safety codes. • Comply with all Company safety policies, regulations and requirements regarding fire and life safety. • Meet the general health requirements set forth by the policies of the facility.

Other Functions and Responsibilities • Flexibility and ability to work under pressure. • The ability to prioritize a busy workload. • Must adhere to Code of Conduct and Business Ethics policy, including documentation and reporting responsibilities. • This is a position in health care facilities open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Shifts on holidays and working during inclement weather may be required. • To complete and submit all timesheets correctly and in a timely manner to enable authorization and payment.

Physical and Sensory Requirements This position is very active and requires: • Walking, standing, reaching, bending, crouching, grasping, pushing, pulling, and lifting. • The ability to work at a rapid apace for an entire shift. • The employee must frequently lift or move objects and patients weighing up to 40 pounds. Following patient care plan and using a variety of equipment, the employee may frequently move, reposition and transfer residents of varying weights up to 300 lbs. • Must have a finger and hand dexterity sufficient to type, handle and manipulate instruments and operate departmental equipment.

• Have a working understand of English: ability to read and write; ability to understand and follow written and oral instructions; ability to verbally communicate with residents and others; ability to hear and respond to pages. • Ability to remain calm in emergency situations and when handling multiple tasks.

Qualifications

Qualifications and Education Requirements • Must hold and maintain a current license to practice as a Licensed Practical Nurse in practicing state. • Recent clinical experience, education, or specialty skills specific to the population providing care to. • Demonstrate understanding that state and Federal rules and regulations govern the practices within a facility. • Demonstrate working knowledge of infection control principles and practices. • Ongoing pursuit of Continuing Education Credits in clinical subjects, management, personal growth and development. • Proven ability to communicate effectively and positively with staff, residents and family members. • Basic computer knowledge and ability with an aptitude to learn required software. • Must be capable of maintaining regular attendance. • Must meet all local health regulations. This includes drug screening, criminal background investigation and reference inquiry.