LPN, Healthcare Nursing, Nursing Home

BASIC FUNCTION

To deliver nursing care and provide active treatment for people with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities requiring long-term supports.

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

2.Delivers nursing care to clients requiring long-term supports.

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

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

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

6.Maintains knowledge of necessary documentation requirements.

7.Maintains knowledge of equipment set-up and maintenance.

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

9.Provides client/family/responsible party education as directed.

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

11.Works rotating shifts, holidays and weekends as scheduled.

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

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

1.Participates in the identification of staff educational needs.

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

3.Maintains patient/resident care supplies, equipment and environment.

4.Participates in the development of unit objectives.

5.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.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED

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.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED

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

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

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

2.Current license to practice profession in state.

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

MINIMUM PERFORMANCE STANDARDS

Performance in the following areas is acceptable when:

DATA COLLECTION

1.Admission and routine client observations/transfer notes are complete and accurately reflect the client’s status.

2.Documentation of observations is complete and reflects knowledge of unit documentation policies and procedures.

3.Nursing history is present in the medical record for all clients.

4.Changes in client’s physical/psychological condition (i.e., changes in lab data, vital signs, mental status), are reported appropriately.

PLANNING OF CARE

Contributions to the formulation/review of nursing care plans are made as needed.

1.Pertinent nursing problems are identified.

2.Goals are stated.

3.Appropriate nursing orders are suggested.

EVALUATION OF CARE

1.Observations related to the effectiveness of nursing interventions, medications, etc. are reported as appropriate and documented in the progress notes.

2.Care plans:

a.Evaluation of care plan is noted monthly or as indicated.

b.Contributions to care plan revision are made as indicated by the client’s status.

GENERAL CLIENT CARE

1.Client is approached in a kind, gentle and friendly manner. Respect for the client’s dignity and privacy is consistently provided.

2.Interventions are performed in a timely manner. Explanations for delays in answers/responses are provided.

3.Independence by the client in activities of daily living is encouraged to the fullest extent possible.

4.Treatments are completed as indicated.

5.Make rounds every two- (2) hours of your unit to assist in the hydration needs of clients deemed by the Interdisciplinary…