GENERAL SUMMARY: The LPN helps to fulfill the care requirements of our residents. Under the direction of the nurse manager, the LPN will work within their entire scope of practice. He/she will be fully accountable for ensuring that competent care and safety are consistently delivered to all residents. AT LEAST 1 YR OF LONG TERM CARE EXPERIENCE REQUIRED. PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND JOB RESPONSIBILITIES: • Provides nursing care within their scope of practice and in accordance with standards of care established by the facility. • Assists with the development and revision of nursing care plans under the guidance of a Registered Nurse. Manages/directs the plan of care by directly administering care or by directing and supervising nursing duties delegated to nursing assistants. • Checks and records vital signs on a regular basis following established policy or at own discretion if the need exists. • Assists with residents’ comfort. • Maintains accurate and complete records of nursing care provided. • Reports significant observations to the nurse in charge/RN designee and physicians. • Reports pertinent changes in condition to the physician and the resident/health care decision maker. • Participates in purposeful daily rounds. • Prepares and administers medications after appropriate orientation and instruction. • Maintains accurate medication records and observes residents for signs and symptoms of adverse drug reactions. • Administers special treatments, procedures, dressing changes, irrigations and other procedures requiring special techniques based on her/his nursing education and scope of practice. • Collects specimens. • Accompanies physician on rounds when necessary; reviews physician’s orders, medications, and records to ensure prompt and accurate execution. • Attends staff education, training and other required meetings. • Maintains a clean, safe, and organized work space. • Monitors consistent application of Restorative Nursing Goals and Approaches and refers any necessary changes to the Charge Nurse for evaluation. • Answers resident call lights promptly. • May come in contact with blood and other infectious materials, follows Universal Precautions Directs and provides assistance, observes, and monitors the activities of Nursing Assistants. • Contributes to the evaluation of CNA performance as requested. • Assure that the HIPAA and Assignment of Benefits/Medical Treatment Consent forms have been signed upon resident’s admission and placed in the Admission Director’s mailbox for processing the next day. • Other related duties and responsibilities as may be assigned, within the scope of her/his education and under direct supervision of a Registered Nurse. KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS REQUIRED: • Empathy and compassion • Effective verbal and written communication • Ability to read, write, and speak English • Astute observation skills • Ability to follow set rules and protocols • Time management and organizational skills • Sense of responsibility • Desire to work with others • Understand and carry out exactly, detailed oral and written instructions • Ability to keep records and make reports • Ability to secure cooperation with residents • Possess a working knowledge of nursing techniques and their relation to medical and surgical practices EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: • Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing • Must be 18 years of age or older LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION OR REGISTRATION REQUIRED: • Current Basic Life Support (CPR) certification • Current Licensed Practical Nurse license in the state
GENERAL SUMMARY: Assist professional nursing personnel in providing nursing care and simple technical nursing services under the direction and supervision of a registered nurse or licensed practical nurse. PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND JOB RESPONSIBILITIES: • Gives general care such as bathing, dressing, shampooing of hair, nail trimming, cleaning of teeth, hair care, and shaving of residents or assists residents to do their own care within limitation. • Responsible for making and changing beds. • Attends to resident’s personal hygiene needs as required. May assist residents to and from the bathroom and give bed pan. • Serves meals to residents and assists those who cannot feed themselves or need assistance with their meals. Records food and fluid intake per policy and procedures. • Performs personal care and services to meet individual resident needs and preferences. • Communicates to enhance dignity and respect. • Answers call lights as required, keeping in mind that employees must respond to all calls regardless of who has immediate responsibility for the resident. • Reports any change of condition or unusual findings to the unit nurse per policy and procedures. • Applies aseptic technique in all resident care. Follows Universal Precautions. • Assists in transfer maneuvers, using proper body mechanics and gait belts per policy. • Documents required residents’ information as outlined by the facility policy and procedures. • Checks and records vitals and weight on a regular basis following established policy or at the request of the unit nurse or at own discretion if the need exists. • Carries out restorative nursing measures. • Attends staff education, training and other required meetings. • Follows the Nurse Aide Standards of Practice. • Follows the resident’care plan and communicates with the nurse about changes. • May come in contact with blood and other infectious body fluids. • Other duties and responsibilities that may be required by the unit nurse. KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS REQUIRED: • Empathy and compassion • Effective verbal and written communication • Ability to read, write, and speak English • Astute observation skills • Ability to follow set rules and protocols • Time management and organizational skills • Sense of responsibility • Desire to work with others EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: • Must be 18 years of age or older LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION OR REGISTRATION REQUIRED: • Current Basic Life Support (CPR) certification • Certified Nursing Assistant License or is enrolled in a state-approved Nurse Assistant program and passes certified testing within 120 days of employment
GENERAL SUMMARY: Assist professional nursing personnel in providing nursing care and simple technical nursing services under the direction and supervision of a registered nurse or licensed practical nurse. PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND JOB RESPONSIBILITIES: • Gives general care such as bathing, dressing, shampooing of hair, nail trimming, cleaning of teeth, hair care, and shaving of residents or assists residents to do their own care within limitation. • Responsible for making and changing beds. • Attends to resident’s personal hygiene needs as required. May assist residents to and from the bathroom and give bed pan. • Serves meals to residents and assists those who cannot feed themselves or need assistance with their meals. Records food and fluid intake per policy and procedures. • Performs personal care and services to meet individual resident needs and preferences. • Communicates to enhance dignity and respect. • Answers call lights as required, keeping in mind that employees must respond to all calls regardless of who has immediate responsibility for the resident. • Reports any change of condition or unusual findings to the unit nurse per policy and procedures. • Applies aseptic technique in all resident care. Follows Universal Precautions. • Assists in transfer maneuvers, using proper body mechanics and gait belts per policy. • Documents required residents’ information as outlined by the facility policy and procedures. • Checks and records vitals and weight on a regular basis following established policy or at the request of the unit nurse or at own discretion if the need exists. • Carries out restorative nursing measures. • Attends staff education, training and other required meetings. • Follows the Nurse Aide Standards of Practice. • Follows the resident’care plan and communicates with the nurse about changes. • May come in contact with blood and other infectious body fluids. • Other duties and responsibilities that may be required by the unit nurse. KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS REQUIRED: • Empathy and compassion • Effective verbal and written communication • Ability to read, write, and speak English • Astute observation skills • Ability to follow set rules and protocols • Time management and organizational skills • Sense of responsibility • Desire to work with others EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: • Must be 18 years of age or older LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION OR REGISTRATION REQUIRED: • Current Basic Life Support (CPR) certification • Certified Nursing Assistant License or is enrolled in a state-approved Nurse Assistant program and passes certified testing within 120 days of employment
GENERAL SUMMARY: The LPN helps to fulfill the care requirements of our residents. Under the direction of the nurse manager, the LPN will work within their entire scope of practice. He/she will be fully accountable for ensuring that competent care and safety are consistently delivered to all residents. PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND JOB RESPONSIBILITIES: • Provides nursing care within their scope of practice and in accordance with standards of care established by the facility. • Assists with the development and revision of nursing care plans under the guidance of a Registered Nurse. Manages/directs the plan of care by directly administering care or by directing and supervising nursing duties delegated to nursing assistants. • Checks and records vital signs on a regular basis following established policy or at own discretion if the need exists. • Assists with residents’ comfort. • Maintains accurate and complete records of nursing care provided. • Reports significant observations to the nurse in charge/RN designee and physicians. • Reports pertinent changes in condition to the physician and the resident/health care decision maker. • Participates in purposeful daily rounds. • Prepares and administers medications after appropriate orientation and instruction. • Maintains accurate medication records and observes residents for signs and symptoms of adverse drug reactions. • Administers special treatments, procedures, dressing changes, irrigations and other procedures requiring special techniques based on her/his nursing education and scope of practice. • Collects specimens. • Accompanies physician on rounds when necessary; reviews physician’s orders, medications, and records to ensure prompt and accurate execution. • Attends staff education, training and other required meetings. • Maintains a clean, safe, and organized work space. • Monitors consistent application of Restorative Nursing Goals and Approaches and refers any necessary changes to the Charge Nurse for evaluation. • Answers resident call lights promptly. • May come in contact with blood and other infectious materials, follows Universal Precautions Directs and provides assistance, observes, and monitors the activities of Nursing Assistants. • Contributes to the evaluation of CNA performance as requested. • Assure that the HIPAA and Assignment of Benefits/Medical Treatment Consent forms have been signed upon resident’s admission and placed in the Admission Director’s mailbox for processing the next day. • Other related duties and responsibilities as may be assigned, within the scope of her/his education and under direct supervision of a Registered Nurse. KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS REQUIRED: • Empathy and compassion • Effective verbal and written communication • Ability to read, write, and speak English • Astute observation skills • Ability to follow set rules and protocols • Time management and organizational skills • Sense of responsibility • Desire to work with others • Understand and carry out exactly, detailed oral and written instructions • Ability to keep records and make reports • Ability to secure cooperation with residents • Possess a working knowledge of nursing techniques and their relation to medical and surgical practices EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: • Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing • Must be 18 years of age or older LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION OR REGISTRATION REQUIRED: • Current Basic Life Support (CPR) certification • Current Licensed Practical Nurse license in the state
GENERAL SUMMARY: The LPN helps to fulfill the care requirements of our residents. Under the direction of the nurse manager, the LPN will work within their entire scope of practice. He/she will be fully accountable for ensuring that competent care and safety are consistently delivered to all residents. PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND JOB RESPONSIBILITIES: • Provides nursing care within their scope of practice and in accordance with standards of care established by the facility. • Assists with the development and revision of nursing care plans under the guidance of a Registered Nurse. Manages/directs the plan of care by directly administering care or by directing and supervising nursing duties delegated to nursing assistants. • Checks and records vital signs on a regular basis following established policy or at own discretion if the need exists. • Assists with residents’ comfort. • Maintains accurate and complete records of nursing care provided. • Reports significant observations to the nurse in charge/RN designee and physicians. • Reports pertinent changes in condition to the physician and the resident/health care decision maker. • Participates in purposeful daily rounds. • Prepares and administers medications after appropriate orientation and instruction. • Maintains accurate medication records and observes residents for signs and symptoms of adverse drug reactions. • Administers special treatments, procedures, dressing changes, irrigations and other procedures requiring special techniques based on her/his nursing education and scope of practice. • Collects specimens. • Accompanies physician on rounds when necessary; reviews physician’s orders, medications, and records to ensure prompt and accurate execution. • Attends staff education, training and other required meetings. • Maintains a clean, safe, and organized work space. • Monitors consistent application of Restorative Nursing Goals and Approaches and refers any necessary changes to the Charge Nurse for evaluation. • Answers resident call lights promptly. • May come in contact with blood and other infectious materials, follows Universal Precautions Directs and provides assistance, observes, and monitors the activities of Nursing Assistants. • Contributes to the evaluation of CNA performance as requested. • Assure that the HIPAA and Assignment of Benefits/Medical Treatment Consent forms have been signed upon resident’s admission and placed in the Admission Director’s mailbox for processing the next day. • Other related duties and responsibilities as may be assigned, within the scope of her/his education and under direct supervision of a Registered Nurse. KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS REQUIRED: • Empathy and compassion • Effective verbal and written communication • Ability to read, write, and speak English • Astute observation skills • Ability to follow set rules and protocols • Time management and organizational skills • Sense of responsibility • Desire to work with others • Understand and carry out exactly, detailed oral and written instructions • Ability to keep records and make reports • Ability to secure cooperation with residents • Possess a working knowledge of nursing techniques and their relation to medical and surgical practices EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: • Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing • Must be 18 years of age or older LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION OR REGISTRATION REQUIRED: • Current Basic Life Support (CPR) certification • Current Licensed Practical Nurse license in the state
