Licensed Practical Nurse; LPN; LTC

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) plays an integral role in the success of our team, our community and creating a place our residents are proud to call home. The primary purpose of this position is to provide high quality, holistic nursing care in accordance with nursing practice standards and health care regulations which govern the practice of professional nursing. Lead or direct licensed and non-professional staff in the delivery of direct resident care and support functions.

The LPN is responsible for:

• Conducting the daily nursing functions in accordance with current rules, regulations, and guidelines that govern the long-term care facility/assisted living communities.
• Ensuring that all nursing personnel assigned to you comply with the written policies and procedures including the safety program.
• Admitting, transferring, and discharging residents with documentation regarding care and service provided.
• Participating in the orientating new residents/family members to the facility.
• Making rounds with health care providers, Hospice staff and Home Health staff as needed.
• Utilizing nursing personnel qualifications according to the resident's care plan, service plans and health care provider orders.

The LPN is also responsible for:

• Completing daily clinical and environmental rounds to evaluate resident care being provided and report significant events.
• Meeting and resolving issues with residents and/or family members. Reporting significant issues to the supervisor.
• Participating in facility surveys (inspections) as requested by management.
• May be responsible for clinical programs as directed, e.g., dementia, wound care, quality assurance, infection control, admissions, and falls.
• Completing initial assessments as requested and assisting or developing interim care plan/service plans.
• Updating, reviewing, and transcribing the care plan that identifies the goals, problems, approaches, and revisions based on nursing needs and health care provider orders.
• Assisting with service plans as directed by the Director of Nursing.
• Communicating with health care providers to review treatment plans, complete orders, progress notes, etc., in accordance with established policies.
• Reviewing the resident's medical record for specific treatments, medication orders, diets, labs etc., as for implementation and follow up.
• Requisition ing and arranging for diagnostic and therapeutic services, as ordered by the health care provider, and in accordance with our established procedures.
• Communicating the department's policies and procedures to personnel, residents, and visitors.
• Communicating with electronic or written (24-hour report) and oral reports/recommendations concerning any changes in resident condition and other activities of your shift to nursing management.
• Filling out and completing accident/incident reports involving residents and submitting them to Director of Nursing.
• Completing assessments and all other medical record documentation as required to provide care services.
• Providing resident and family information for care conferences or other meetings.
• Reporting all discrepancies noted concerning physician's orders, diet change, charting error, etc., to the supervisor.
• Completing clinically accurate documentation according to policy.
• Reviewing the resident medical documentation and progress notes from the interdisciplinary team to determine if the care plan/service plans are being followed. Reporting any concerns to your supervisor.
• Informing nursing personnel of new admissions and the resident's care needs. Ensuring that rooms are ready for new admissions. Greeting newly admitted residents upon admission.
• Notifying the resident's health care practitioner and family when there is a change in the resident's condition.
• Assisting in arranging transportation for residents and other third-party services.

The LPN is also responsible for:

• Preparing and administering medications ordered by the health care provider.
• Communicating with pharmacy to ensure resident medications are available for administration.
• Ensuring that an adequate supply of floor stock medications, supplies, and equipment is on hand to meet the nursing needs of the residents. Reporting needs to the supervisor.
• Reviewing medication administration record for completeness of information, accuracy in the transcription of the health care provider's order. Reporting concerns to your supervisor.
• Disposing of drugs and narcotics as required, and in accordance with established…