What are the responsibilities and job description for the Licensed Practical Nurse position at Franciscan Ministries?
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) at Franciscan Ministries
The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) provides direct nursing care to residents and oversees the activities of nursing staff in compliance with regulations and policies. Responsibilities include assessing resident health, administering medications, performing wound treatments, and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to ensure holistic care.
Position Summary:
In this role, you will be responsible for providing direct nursing care for residents as well as general consultation regarding health-related concerns within the community.
Essential Functions, Key Duties, & Responsibilities:
- Direct the daily activities of the certified nursing assistants and resident care associates in accordance with current federal, state, and local regulations and established company policies and procedures.
- Follow the nursing model to promote holistic care for the residents.
- Ensure that policies and procedures are complied with by nursing personnel assigned.
- Participate in the admission, discharge, and transfers of residents as required.
- Transcribe physician orders to medical record and carry out orders as written.
- Prepare and administer medications as per physicians' orders and observe for adverse effects as indicated.
- Perform wound treatments per physicians' orders, observe for changes, and document accordingly as indicated.
- Schedule follow-up appointments for residents and transportation needs as indicated.
- Provide nursing leadership to nursing personnel assigned to the unit.
- Provide direct care skills such as colostomy changes, tube feedings, wound care, suctioning, IV administration, etc., in accordance with current policies and procedures.
- Perform rounds to ensure resident needs are being met and personnel are performing their assigned duties.
- Collaborate with other members of the interdisciplinary team as needed to ensure residents' needs are holistically met.
- Report any incidents or unusual occurrences to the community's leadership team.
- Ensure that there is adequate stock of medications, supplies, equipment, and notify appropriate personnel of needs.
- Initiate, review, and update care plans as required.
- Participate in the survey process when inspection surveys arise.
- May participate in QAPI activities as needed or assigned.
- Ensure that infection control principles are followed and help correct deficiencies in practice as noted.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- Comply with all policies and procedures and any updates.
Position Requirements:
Education: A nursing degree from an accredited college or university
Licenses/Certifications: Current unrestricted license as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in practicing state
Experience: 1 years of Nursing experience preferred
Skills & Abilities:
- Ability to demonstrate compassion when working with residents.
Village at Victory Lakes / Lindenhurst, IL
Weekend Differential $3.00 an hour
Licensed Practical Nurse, Nursing Care, Health Assessment, Medication Administration, Wound Care, Resident Care, Patient Management, Healthcare Leadership, Infection Control, Nursing Staff Supervision
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