Position: D964 Licensed Practical Nurse

Overview

The Licensed Practical Nurse manages and controls all phases of resident medications, treatment, and care as assigned. Supervises the direct care provided by the care team in the assigned unit and ensures residents are treated with dignity and kindness. The Licensed Practical Nurse must understandandimplementthecorporatemissionandadministerspoliciesandproceduresinsuchfashiontopromotethedesiredbusinessimageof thecommunitytoresidents,guest,andstaffmembers.Ensurescompliancewithcurrentfederal,stateandlocalstandards,guidelines,andregulations governingthefacility.TheMedicationLicensedNursepositionrequiresacaringnatureandwillingnesstocarefortheelderly.

Typical Responsibilities

Provides status reports to incoming nursing staff and obtains reports from outgoing nursing staff

Chartsandmaintainsmedicalchartsand/orprogressnotesallpertinentresidentinformationincludingbutnotlimitedtoadmissions,discharges and transfers, Change of Condition, notifications to family, health practitioners, family/responsible parties, case managers, pharmacies and all other communication related to residentcare

Completes periodic reevaluation of resident ADL assistance needs, SelfMedication Evaluations, and other reevaluations as scheduled Completes Incident/Accident report for resident and/or personnel before leaving the shift

Passesmorning,afternoon,andeveningmedicationsstayingwitheachresidentuntilthemedicationisconsumed,andchartsandexplainsall variances in the residentrecord

Reorders, receives, records, and/or restocks all medications from the pharmacy

CompletesthecountingofControlledSubstancesbeforeacceptingtheMedicationCartKeysandbeforehandingtheMedicationCartKeysoffto the oncomingnurse

Assists in all care of residents as needed

Provides direct supervision of care provided by care team

Maintains accurate, complete, and confidential resident medication and care records according to established procedures

Ensuressafeandcomfortableaccommodationsforresidentsandrespondstoinquiriesforinformationorassistanceinapromptandcourteous manner

Communicatesasneededwithdoctors,families,andotherappropriateparties,concerningresidentstatus,changeinstatus,needforan appointment and other relatedneeds

Develops and maintains an excellent working relationship with staff, interdepartment personnel, as well as with other departments and facilities within the community

Createsandmaintainsanexcellentatmosphereofwarmth,personalinterest,andpositiveemphasis,aswellasacalmenvironment Other duties asassigned

Qualifications

EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION

Musthaveappropriatenursinglicensure(i.e.,RegisteredNurse(RN),LicensedVocationalNurse(LVN),LicensedPracticalNurse(LPN),etc.). License must be active and in goodstanding

Minimum six months on the job experience as a licensed nurse required; experience providing care to seniors preferred Receives and maintains CPR and all other required certification(s)

Supervisory/administrative experience preferred

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

Proficiency in English required

Proficiency in Point Click Care/electronic health record and electronic medication administration

Working Conditions

Must be able to easily lift and carry 50 lbs.