LPN Post Acute LTC
Listed on 2026-09-21
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Nursing
Nursing Home, LPN/LVN, Healthcare Nursing, Staff Nurse
Nursing Care Services
Provides nursing care services consistent with responsibilities of LPN. Observe and report symptoms and conditions of residents. Administer medications as prescribed by physician. Give treatments as ordered. Count narcotics and maintain record of same. Maintain records reflecting resident condition, medication, treatments and progress. Transcribe physician written and telephone orders. Place drug orders. Assist with completion of nursing history and assessment, MDS, and care plans.
Assist in orientation and supervision of nursing staff. Perform direct resident care as necessary. Conform to recognized nursing practice and facility policies and procedures. Participate in ongoing in-service education. Assume Charge Nurse Responsibilities when necessary. Prepare/coordination of CNA assignments Responsible to call MDs. Book tests, labs, x-rays, and medical appointments Assist the MDs in making rounds and preparing charts for MD signatures Check meal tray for accuracy Directly supervise CNAs Perform all treatments and assessments as requires Perform resident admissions and discharges Notify MD/NP of any changes in resident status Notify family members/HCP of changes in treatment status Documentation/nurses notes Responsible for updating care plans Answers to nurse managers
Physical Requirements:
Able to lift up to fifty pounds. Able to push/pull forty pounds. Able to stand for up to four (4) hours per day. Able to bend, squat, and stoop to floor level. Able to kneel. Able to walk. Able to reach heights of up to four and one-half feet. Able to see and hear with or without prostheses Able to move intermittently Able to cope with physical and mental job stress
Required
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Ability to recognize changes in the condition of residents and to take action required. Able to read, write and speak in English in a legible and understandable manner. Current CPR/AED Certification
Education:
Licensed in the State of Massachusetts as a Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse. Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
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