What are the responsibilities and job description for the LPN LLH Nursing Home position at Riverside Lifelong Health & Rehabilitation Warwick...?
Overview
Works under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, Nurse Manager or Nursing Supervisor, and ultimately responsible to the Director of Nursing or Assistant Director of Nursing and Director of Quality Care Management. The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) monitors the resident. Participates in the planning, implementation and evaluation of nursing care. Provides for the emotional, physical comfort and safety of the residents and their families. Assists in supervision of auxiliary personnel. Performs other duties as assigned.
What you will do
Qualifications
Education
Experience
Licenses and Certifications
Works under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, Nurse Manager or Nursing Supervisor, and ultimately responsible to the Director of Nursing or Assistant Director of Nursing and Director of Quality Care Management. The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) monitors the resident. Participates in the planning, implementation and evaluation of nursing care. Provides for the emotional, physical comfort and safety of the residents and their families. Assists in supervision of auxiliary personnel. Performs other duties as assigned.
What you will do
- Medications and treatments are administered accurately and according to provider's orders.
- Allows resident choices within limits of capability considering safety /dignity issues and follows policies and procedures of facility to include resident privacy and dignity.
- Assigns duties to non-professional staff such as CNAs according to education, training, policy and resident need in order to assure quality resident care is delivered. Engages team members for optimal performance and addresses performance as needed.
- Participates in administering, monitoring and evaluation of resident care plans. Identifies changes in condition with proper documentation following the Interact process. Demonstrates consistent follow through for positive resident outcomes. Utilizes good judgment and specialized skills.
Qualifications
Education
- Program Graduate, Licensed Practical Nurse (Required)
Experience
- Less than 1 year Nursing experience (Preferred)
Licenses and Certifications
- Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - DHP Health Professional Data Services within 90 Days(Required)
- CPR/BLS Certification - American Heart Association/American Red Cross/American Safety and Health Institute (AHA/ARC) within 30 Days(Required)
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