7a-7p LPN

Job Description

Job Description

Essential Job Functions:

• Follow established standards of nursing practices and implements facility policies and procedures.

• Supervise and direct resident care.

• Administer medications to residents.

• Complete treatments as needed.

• Obtain report from nurse he/she is relieving and records sufficient information to implement appropriate follow-up action as necessary.

• Provide report to nurse coming on duty, including sufficient information for follow-up action if necessary.

• Report problems to Wellness Director to initiate corrective action.

• Knowledgeably and competently perform basic nursing skills.

• Identify resident problems and emergency situations and initiates an immediate plan of action according to policies and procedures.

• Follow admission procedures.

• Provide clinical supervision of resident assistants responsible for providing direct resident care.

• Notify responsible party and documents any changes in resident condition.

• Receive medication delivery from pharmacy, checks and documents medications received.

• Document resident care provided and resident’s response or lack of response to care provided.

• Notify physician, when necessary, of changes in residents’ conditions, weight, medication errors, medication not available, abnormal lab/x-ray results and any other unusual observations.

• Administer PRN medications and treatments as necessary.

• Document progress notes as assigned.

• Answer all call pendants in a timely manner.

• Complete documentation relating to resident’s discharge/transfer.

• Perform other duties as assigned by the Wellness Director.

Benefits:

• 401(k)

• Dental and Vision insurance

• Health insurance

• Paid time off

License/Certification:

• LPN (Required)

Qualifications:

• Current State Nursing License