LPN Post Acute LTC - Evening

Job Description:

RequirementsDEPARTMENT:
Nursing JOB REPORT TO:
Unit Manager GENERAL

SUMMARY:

Provides nursing care services consistent with responsibilities of LPN.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

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 CNAsPerform 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 EDUCATIONLicensed in the State of Massachusetts as a Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse. Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.

Position Urgency:
Normal

Shifts:

Evening Shift 3p-11p

State License Details:
Must Be Currently Active

Minimum Years of

Experience:

3

Minimum Guaranteed

Hours:

40

Sub Specialty:
Long Term Care (LTC), LPN

General

Certifications:

, General Certifications(BLS/BCLS)

Nursing

Certifications:

Contract Length in Weeks:
13