What are the responsibilities and job description for the LPN - Licensed Practical Nurse position at HRA?
Provides direct and individual nursing care to assigned residents based on nursing standards and under the supervision of the Director of Resident Care (DRC). Also maintains compliance with all state and federal regulations and the standards of HRA
Full time 11 to 7 shifts available, must have valid LPN license in the State of Delaware
- Ensures quality and safe delivery of health services to residents
- Implements plan of care formulated by physician and DRC
- Provides accurate and timely documentation of care given
- Assesses and provides resident and family/care giver information pertinent to diagnosis or plan of care
- Administers medication per physician orders. Documents properly on MAR. Observes for any adverse reaction and notifies physician accordingly
- Assembles resident charts, resident records and checks that all necessary forms are complete and accurate
- Prepares incident/accident reports for residents as needed per policy. Notifies physician and family post incident/accident per policy and documents appropriately
- Maintains safe and healthy working environment and uses safe work methods and procedures in accordance with clinical standards
- Assists resident in learning appropriate self-care activities
- Organizes and monitors associates and material resources necessary for meeting the needs of the residents under his/her care
- Recognizes emergencies and life-threatening situations and initiates appropriate action(s)
- Maintains confidentiality and resident rights regarding all resident personal information
- Performs any other duties requested by supervisor
