Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurse

Licensed Practical Nurse

Under the supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN), the Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) will be involved in the treatment of residents. This includes providing care and service to minimum of 20 and maximum of 40 veterans. Supervise C.N.A in resident care. Provide direct patient care, including bathing, dressing, grooming, and toileting assistance as needed. Monitor residents' physical and emotional well-being, reporting any changes to the RN or physician. Assist residents with mobility, transfers, and ambulation, ensuring safety and use of assertive devices. Perform vital signs, weight checks, and assist C.N.A with ADL care such as feeding weight measurement. Administer medications (oral, topical, injectable, inhaled) as prescribed and document accurately. Provide wound care, including dressing changes, skin assessments, and preventive skin care. Collect specimens (urine, stool, sputum, blood via finger stick) for lab testing. Monitor and report lab values and diagnostic results to the RN or physician. Insert, maintain, and monitor urinary catheters, IVs (depending on state regulations), and feeding tubes. Administer oxygen therapy and monitor residents on oxygen. Document all care provided, observations, and resident changes in the medical record promptly. Communicate effectively with the RN, providers, residents, and designated representative within scope of LPN. Report resident status changes of change in condition immediately to the supervising RN or physician. Participate in shift hand off reports to ensure continuity of care. Supervise and direct CNAs in daily resident care tasks. Ensure CNAs follow care plans and report concerns. Perform skin observation during shower and pre/post dialysis report and document any abnormality to RN. Provide feedback, support, and guidance to C.N.As. Assist in reviewing, and updating resident care plans under RN supervision. Participate in care conferences with interdisciplinary team members. Implement interventions in accordance with care plans and physician orders. Recognize and respond promptly to medical emergencies with RN prompt notification for assessment (falls, seizures, cardiac/respiratory distress). Assist in performing CPR and first aid as required. Contact RN, physician, or emergency services when necessary. Promote dignity, respect, and resident rights in all care activities. Provide emotional support to residents and families. Educate residents and families about health needs, medications, and care routines (within LPN scope).