LPN DAY SHIFT

Licensed Vocational Nurse

Administer medications, perform ordered treatments, monitor medical conditions and document.

To deliver nursing care and provide active treatment to the intellectually disabled and/or developmental delayed individuals requiring long-term or rehabilitative care.

Works under the direct supervision of the Director of Nursing and/or Assistant Director of Nursing using the state-specific Nurse Practice Act, IHS Standards, Policies and Procedures, and nursing judgement.

Delivers nursing care to clients requiring long-term or rehabilitative care.

Collects client data, makes observations, and reports pertinent information related to the care of the client.

According to state-specific regulations, implements the client plan of care, which includes active treatment and evaluates the client response.

In accordance with state-specific regulations, directs and supervises care given by other personnel in selected situations.

Maintains knowledge of necessary documentation requirements.

Maintains knowledge of equipment set-up and maintenance.

Maintains confidentiality and client rights, regarding all client/personnel information.

Provides client/family/responsible party education as directed.

Conducts self in a professional manner in compliance with unit and facility policies.

Works rotating shifts, holidays and weekends as scheduled.

Initiates emergency support measures (i.e., CPR, protects clients from injury).

Performs other duties as deemed necessary and appropriate, or as may be directed by the Director of Nursing and/or Administrator.

Participates in the identification of staff educational needs.

Serves as a preceptor, as delegated, for new staff.

Maintains patient/resident care supplies, equipment and environment.

Participates in the development of unit objectives.

Provides input in the formulation and evaluation of standards of care.

The Licensed Vocational Nurse is at moderate to high risk for exposure to blood and body fluids or other potentially infectious materials.

Receives administrative supervision from the Director of Nursing and/or Administrator. May receive functional supervision from the Director of Nursing and/or Assistant Director of Nursing.

According to state-specific regulations, exercises functional supervision in specific situations over facility personnel.

Graduation from a basic educational program in practical (vocational) nursing.

Current license to practice profession in state.

A minimum of one (1) year nursing experience in a long-term or acute care setting preferred.