Licensed Practical Nurse

POSITION SUMMARY

The Licensed Practical Nurse implements the interdisciplinary resident care plan by providing excellent direct care and oversight and direction to CNA team members.

• The following duties are normal for this position. This list is not to be construed as exclusive or all inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.
• Reviews the status of each resident daily or more frequently if required.
• Identifies and reports change in resident condition
• Knows resident choices regarding care and assures they are honored.
• Leads the CNA team in following comprehensive resident care plans.
• Evaluates if the team has effectively met resident needs.
• Delegates the completion of the care plan work to team members according to their licensure experience, and expertise.
• Supervises the delivery of care to assure it is being delivered according to the facility policies and standards of care.
• Participates in care delivery by providing medications and treatments and other nursing tasks as assigned.
• Participates in the interdisciplinary care planning process.
• Evaluates the outcomes of the care delivery.
• Adjusts the care plan based on outcomes.
• Counsels and coaches employees who exhibit performance discrepancies.
• Documents care and files reports as required.
• Other duties and responsibilities that may become necessary or as directed by the unit manager or DNS.
• Any additional tasks or responsibilities as assigned by the Assistant Director of Nursing, Director of Nursing, or Health Center Administrator.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

• Must possess a current, unencumbered, active license to practice as an LPN in Massachusetts
  - required
• Current CPR certification
  - required