Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Type

Full-time, Part-time

Contact Information

Contact: Jason Bell
Phone: 970-527-4837
Fax: 970-527-6407
Email: jasonb@madison.care
Website: paoniacare.com

Description

Position: Licensed Practical Nurse- LPN

Department: Nursing

Reports To: Director of Nursing

PURPOSE:

The Licensed Practical Nurse-LPN is responsible for managing the residents%u2019 health plan and supervising the day-to-day resident care activities during the shift. Both care management and supervisory responsibilities must be executed in accordance with state and federal regulations and facility policies and procedures.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

As required.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES:

%u2022 Direct day-to-day resident care activities. Inform nursing staff of new admissions, including the expected time of arrival, room assignment, etc.

%u2022 Ensure that daily licensed nursing functions are carried out in accordance with state and federal regulations and community policies and procedures.

%u2022 Cooperate with the other departments in the community when coordinating resident care services to ensure that residents%u2019 total regimen is maintained.

%u2022 Complete medical forms, reports, evaluations, studies, charting, etc. as needed.

%u2022 Ensure that reference materials (PDRs, Regulations, Policies, and Procedures, etc.) are maintained and organized at the nurses%u2019 station for quick and easy access by personnel seeking direction.

%u2022 Admit, transfer, and discharge residents.

%u2022 Periodically review the residents%u2019 written discharge plan. Participate in updating the written discharge plan as needed.

%u2022 Review and complete incident/accident reports and conduct investigations as required.

%u2022 Interpret community policies and procedures to staff, residents, visitors, and government agencies as required.

%u2022 Make written and oral reports and recommendations to the Director of Nursing Services as needed concerning the operations of the nursing department.

%u2022 Perform routine charting duties as required and in accordance with facility policies and procedures.

%u2022 Receive telephone orders from physicians, process them in accordance with facility procedures, and update the care plan and care delivery flow sheets as required.

%u2022 Record new and changed diet orders and forward the information to the dietary department.

%u2022 Report all care ordered but not delivered, medication errors, charting errors, diet changes, etc. to the Director of Nursing.

%u2022 Complete medication and treatment pass in a timely manner and in accordance with state and federal regulation and facility policy.

%u2022 Attempt to resolve all drug and narcotic discrepancies reported; report all unresolved discrepancies in accordance with state and federal regulation and community policy.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

%u2022 Current LPN license in the state where employed.

%u2022 Minimum one-year experience as LPN in a nursing facility preferred.

%u2022 Able to lift a minimum of 25 to 75 pounds.

EXPERIENCE/SKILLS:

%u2022 Must be able to read, write, and speak fluent English.

%u2022 Must have excellent communication skills and be able to cope with mental and emotional stress related to the position.

%u2022 Experience working with seniors and/or in the medical field (preferred)

%u2022 Ability to work in a team environment

%u2022 Maintain an atmosphere of warmth, personal interest, and positive emphasis, as well as a calm environment.

%u2022 Must have an excellent observation, good nursing judgment, and good oral and written communication skills.

%u2022 Professional in attitude, demeanor, and dress.

%u2022 Good organizational skills and ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.

%u2022 Ability to be flexible in working hours.

Updated on August 28, 2020