What are the responsibilities and job description for the Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - SNF - PRN - New Pay Rates position at Noland Health Services?
Summary of Duties
Licensed Practical Nurse – LPN will be responsible for providing direct care to residents as needed in accordance with care plan, policies and procedures, and nursing standards of care.
Essential Job Functions
- Admit, transfer, and discharge residents as required and inform staff.
- Check residents on a regular basis to observe and evaluate physical and emotional status.
- Direct Nursing/Resident Care Assistants in the performance of their responsibility and report any concerns to the Resident Care Coordinator.
- Document according to policies and procedures and regulations.
- Chart nurse’s notes in an informative, descriptive, and legible manner that reflects the care provided to the resident and the resident’s responses to care and intervention.
- Report all discrepancies, problems, and issues regarding resident care to the Resident Care Coordinator.
- Transcribe and/or check physician orders to ensure orders have been executed.
- Administer and document medication administration per physician’s orders.
- Complete assessments on all assigned residents on each shift.
- Report residents’ condition and shift occurrences to oncoming staff.
- Communicate with physicians, residents, families and nursing staff all pertinent information, clinical data regarding residents’ condition, and possible change in condition.
- Provide direct care to residents as needed in accordance with the care plan, policies and procedures, and nursing standards of care.
- Perform other duties including special projects, as assigned.
Education and Experience
Currently licensed as a Licensed Practical Nurse – LPN. One (1) year experience in a health care facility preferred. Must possess CPR certification within thirty (30) days of employment.
Physical Requirements for Essential Job Functions
- Must be able to move about intermittently throughout the workday.
- Must be able to reach, bend, and/or stoop intermittently throughout the work day.
- Must be able to see and hear or use prosthetics that will enable these senses to function adequately to ensure that the requirements of this position can be fully met.
- Must be able to push, pull, or move a minimum of 100 pounds utilizing proper body mechanics and assistance.
- Must be able to walk/stand 75% of the day.
- Must be able to cope with the mental and emotional stress of the position.
