What are the responsibilities and job description for the Licensed Practical Nurse Day Shift position at IT Excel?
Job Details
Purpose of Position/Summary:
We are seeking a skilled and compassionate Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) for a position in West Lafayette, IN. Candidates must hold an active Indiana or NLC state license. The ideal candidate will have strong computer skills, experience with electronic medical records (EMR) preferably Matrix Care, and proven expertise in long-term care (LTC), memory care, and short-term rehabilitation. Additional requirements include Hands-On CPR and BLS certification
Essential Duties/Responsibilities:
Administers medications and treatments in accordance with all accepted standards for administration;
- Provides safe, efficient personal care of residents;
- Uses recommended safety devices and follows infection control standards;
- Answers call lights and residents' requests for assistance;
- Adheres to resident's rights at all times;
- Documents medications and treatments administered, and care provided;
- Assists with orientation of new employees on the unit;
- Participates in resident care planning, updating care plans and aide assignments;
- Assesses residents, documents findings and reports to the physician;
- Transcribes physicians orders;
- Communicates resident change of condition to resident sponsors;
- Destroys and documents same of discontinued medications;
- Maintains correct controlled substance numbers during shift;
- Completes required documentation of nursing notes, transfer forms and other records;
- Assists with operation of the unit, including the monthly changeover of records;
- Completes and distributes nurse aide assignments;
- Gives report to on-coming shift. Schedule and assist with physician, optometrist, podiatrist, dentist appointments;
Administer and record employee health testing results
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