Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Job Opportunity

This position ensures the highest degree of quality care by planning, organizing, and leading the overall operation of our care services in accordance with resident needs, government regulations and our internal policies and procedures.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Oversee care coordination for all residents, including but not limited to; coordinates service plan, activates appropriate resources and communicates with the physician or pharmacy regarding medication changes/issues, follows up on residents admitted to the hospital and completes necessary paperwork.
• Completes medical assessments of each new admission and ongoing changes in condition. Provides recommendations to Executive Director on new admissions.
• Manages medication administration, medication records and medication documentation in the MARs. Maintains resident documentation, medical management documentation and care plan documentation.
• Leads and delegates nursing tasks to direct care staff in compliance with the Nurse Practice Act and regulatory requirements.
• Continually seeks out and direct quality improvement activities that focus on wellness, clinical management, medication management, risk management, staff training, and safety/survey preparedness.