What are the responsibilities and job description for the LPN position at Cambay Healthcare?
Position Summary :
The Licensed Practical Nurse is responsible for providing direct nursing care and administering
medications and treatments within their scope of practice, under the direction of a Registered
Nurse. As a representative of the Nursing Department and of the organization, it is required that
the Licensed Practical Nurse perform the essential functions of the job in a professional manner,
with a positive attitude and is aware and supportive of the mission, vision, resident Bill of
Rights, policies, and procedures of the organization.
Essential Job Functions
Resident Care Services
How Often
1. Provides direct nursing care to residents based on their individual needs. Daily
2.Provides care prescribed by the resident's primary physician and
consulting physician as indicated.
Daily
3. Maintains nutritional needs of the resident through assistance and
supervision.
Daily
4. Implements the resident's care plain in conjunction with the
interdisciplinary team.
Daily
5. Preforms other duties as assigned. As needed
Compliance
6. Collects data on the resident that will assist in identifying the physical,
psychosocial, spiritual, and cultural needs of the resident.
Daily
7. Documents resident's care according to policy & maintains accurate
and accessible records and reports.
Daily
8. Communicates pertinent resident care information to Nurse Manager
and other resident care providers.
necessary
9. Maintains the resident's right to privacy, dignity, and individuality in all
care / activities performed.
10. Cares for resident clothing following facility policy and procedure,
making sure clothing is labeled appropriately.
11. Follows all State and Federal regulations regarding Abuse and
Resident's Bill of Rights including right to be free of pain, and HIPAA
guidelines.
