What are the responsibilities and job description for the Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Boswell Transitional Care of Cascadia position at Boswell Transitional Care of Cascadia?
Boswell Transitional Care of Cascadia is looking for a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join our team of dedicated healthcare professionals to be a FORCE For Good in Sun City, Arizona!
Position Summary :
Under the direction of an RN, the Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) (Certified) provides person-centered nursing care and treatment to elderly, acutely ill, or injured residents. Integrates technical skills and theoretical knowledge to meet the individual needs of residents and families. Assists the health care team with the prevention of illness and injury, maintenance of wellness, and provision of comfort. The LPN (Certified) uses the knowledge and expertise gained through the special certification process to treat the resident / patient population that would benefit from the specialized clinical care.
Essential Functions
- Provides direct care and / or assists with care as directed and consistent with their scope of practice and competency. Initiate the SBAR process and collaborate with the RN for assessment and recommendations. Makes rounds with physicians and other team members as needed. Participates in resident evaluation and care planning activities, reviews and revises residents' assessments and care plans as needed to the extent permitted by state nurse practice act. Coordinates residents' care activities and communicates changes to other team members and resident family / significant other. Oversees Medication Aide / Tech in medication / treatment administration, where applicable. Administers treatments.
- Reviews, transcribes, communicates and implements physician orders, obtaining RN signature as required by state regulations or company policy. Communicates with resident's physician. Assists with emergencies, administers cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
- Documents care performed and observations of resident status in the clinical record promptly by utilizing standard clinical documentation guidelines as required by the company, and local, state and federal rules and regulations. Monitors completeness and accuracy of own clinical medical record entries and those of assigned LPN and Nurse Aides daily.
- Participates in medication management to promote optimal safety and effectiveness for residents by :
Administering medications as ordered, including next scheduled dose following admission / readmission.
Notifying Supervisor if medications are not available;
Completes clinical admission paperwork for new admissions.
Other Functions
Requirements
Education :
Licenses / Certification :
Long-term care;
Experience :
Note : All employees of Boswell Transitional Care of Cascadia are required to submit and be cleared to work in the facility per Arizona's specific background check requirements prior to contact with patients / residents.
