Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) ALL SHIFTS

$7,500 SIGN-ON BONUS FOR FULL-TIME!

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Job Summary:

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) is responsible for the management of an assigned unit on a specific tour of duty.

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Job Responsibilities:

• Know and support the philosophy, goal and objectives of the Nursing Department.

• Supervise Nursing Assistants and Staff Assistants.

• Assign resident care responsibilities to nursing personnel based on residents' needs, available staff and unit needs.

• Collaborate, communicate and cooperate as appropriate with other health care providers to insure quality care, including transcribing physician's orders according to facility procedures.

• Continually observe/monitor and evaluate quality, quantity and timeliness of nursing care.

• Deliver treatment modalities according to physicians orders

• Implement and update care plans as appropriate

• Ensure documentation is appropriate and accurate at all times

• Assess need for modification of medical regimen and/or nursing care plan and ensure the clinical records are properly maintained.

• Direct the delivery of care using sound good judgment while applying the highest standards of care and within the nurse practice act.

• Provide for and assesses the most complex resident needs to ensure appropriate care

• Teach appropriate nursing techniques to residents, staff and/or family.

• Administer medications and treatments according to physician’s orders and established policy and procedures.

• Report falls, unusual occurrences and significant changes in resident's condition to the supervisor, physician, caseworker and responsible party according to facility policy and procedures.

• Initiates and when appropriate completes investigations of resident grievances, incidents, elopements, falls, abuse allegations, and any other unusual incidents that require an investigation.

• Document according to requirements of facility and maintain strict confidentiality.

• Give appropriate report in a professional manner to the nurses on next shift according to requirements of facility.

• Ensure established inventory standards and proper maintenance of equipment is complete.

• Seek consultation as needed from supervisor.

• Assist the Unit Manager in conducting team conferences to assist in planning nursing care, problem-solving techniques for unit problems and evaluating staff's involvement and attitude.

• Attend continuing educational programs relating to responsibilities of the position and professional growth.

• Act as role model for nursing assistants, licensed staff and other personnel.

• Maintain and enforce department and facility procedures, fire prevention and safety standards

• Comply with Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) regulations.

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Requirements:

• Currently Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license in the State of Pennsylvania.

• Must be knowledgeable of nursing, medical practices and procedures.

• Must be knowledgeable of State and Federal Regulations for Long Term Care.

Pleasant Acres is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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