Rn/Lpn Job Description Template
Our company is looking for a Rn/Lpn to join our team.
Responsibilities:
- Resolves patient problems and needs by utilizing multidisciplinary team strategies;
- Establishes a compassionate environment by providing emotional, psychological, and spiritual support to patients, friends, and families;
- Maintains continuity among nursing teams by documenting and communicating actions, irregularities, and continuing needs;
- Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed;
- Discharge planning for Home Care patients;
- Attends mandatory meetings;
- Observes/ensures compliance with Medicare and State guidelines;
- Admit, transfer and discharge residents according to policy;
- Other duties as assigned;
- Follow established safety and infection control procedures;
- Direct and supervise the day-to-day functions of nursing assistants and other staff being supervised;
- Communicate all pertinent resident information to unit staff at beginning of tour of duty and to oncoming nursing staff at end of tour of duty;
- Perform emergency procedures such as CPR/Heimlich Maneuver, and in the event of death, notify family, coroner (if applicable) and funeral home;
- Participates in all required inservice training;
- Maintains safe working conditions and follows dress code.
Requirements:
- BLS certified;
- Clinical experience;
- Current state licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN), in good standing;
- Min 1 Year Homecare Experience;
- Current state licensure as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), in good standing;
- Reliable Transportation and Auto Insurance is Required;
- Minimum of 6 months experience in a long term care setting preferred;
- Knowledge of supplies and equipment used by department and the care of this equipment;
- Meet all health requirements imposed by law;
- Ability to tactfully deal with facility personnel, residents, family members, visitors, etc;
- Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing;
- Knowledge of safety regulations;
- Knowledge of current standards of nursing practice;
- License in good standing with licensure board;
- Ability to speak, write, read, and understand English.