What are the responsibilities and job description for the LPN Medical Care Unit Nights position at South Carolina Baptist Ministries For The Aging?
Job Description
The Charge Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) is responsible for supervising and directing daily nursing activities and care of residents under the supervision of the Director of Nursing or designee.
This position ensures compliance with accepted standards of nurse practice and regulation, promoting a positive physical and psychosocial environment for residents.
Key Responsibilities
- Supervise nursing staff in the daily delivery of resident care, monitoring and scheduling job assignments and developing nursing unit priorities.
- Oversee Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) duties and responsibilities.
- Participate in care plan meetings, develop and carry out residents' plan of care, evaluating resident response to nursing interventions and altering care plans through ongoing assessments.
- Care for residents using nursing judgment following policy and procedures of the organization.
- Monitor residents' overall mental and physical status for changes and report condition changes.
- Complete quality care audits as assigned by the Director of Nursing, ensuring equipment and work areas are clean, safe, and orderly, and adhering to procedures regarding hazardous chemicals and fire safety.
Requirements
- Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or Registered Nurse (RN) certificate.
- Current South Carolina LPN or RN license.
- At least one year of experience working in geriatric nursing, including experience with medication administration, delivery systems, and IV therapy, wound care, and G-tube administration.
- Basic Life Support (BLS), CPR certification.
- One year in a supervisory/management position with experience in staff development, training, and scheduling.
- Understanding of Medicare, Medicaid, DHEC, and other legal regulations and policies, as well as resident rights.
- Understanding of the physical and psychological effects of the aging process.
- Ability to make sound, independent decisions as circumstances warrant.
- Computer skills, including Microsoft Office, time management, and electronic medical record systems.
- Strong communication and motivational skills, including problem resolution in both resident care and employee management situations.
- Ability to maintain patient, tactful composure when dealing with residents, family members, staff, and visitors.
- Well-organized, flexible, and good team player.
- Committed to 100% customer satisfaction and offering the highest level of care.
