PRN Licensed Pratical Nurse; LPN

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) – Summary of Position

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) plays an integral role in the success of our team, our community and in 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. The LPN leads or directs licensed and non‑professional staff in the delivery of direct resident care and support functions.

• Conduct daily nursing functions in accordance with current rules, regulations, and guidelines governing the long‑term care facility/assisted living communities.
• Ensure all nursing personnel assigned to you comply with written policies, procedures, and the safety program.
• Admit, transfer, and discharge residents with documentation regarding care and service provided.
• Participate in orienting new residents/family members to the facility.
• Make rounds with health‑care providers, Hospice staff, and Home Health staff as needed.
• Utilize nursing personnel qualifications according to the resident’s care plan, service plans, and health‑care provider orders.

• Complete daily clinical and environmental rounds to evaluate resident care and report significant events.
• Meet and resolve issues with residents and/or family members; report significant issues to the supervisor.
• Participate in facility surveys (inspections) as requested by management.
• May be responsible for clinical programs such as dementia, wound care, quality assurance, infection control, admissions, and falls.
• Complete initial assessments and assist with or develop interim care plans/service plans.
• Update, review, and transcribe the care plan that identifies goals, problems, approaches, and revisions based on nursing needs and provider orders.
• Assist with service plans as directed by the Director of Nursing.
• Communicate with health‑care providers to review treatment plans, complete orders and progress notes in accordance with established policies.
• Review the resident’s medical record for specific treatments, medication orders, diets, labs and other documentation for implementation and follow‑up.
• Requisition and arrange for diagnostic and therapeutic services as ordered by the provider and in accordance with established procedures.
• Communicate department policies and procedures to personnel, residents, and visitors.
• Provide verbal or written (24‑hour report) and oral reports/recommendations concerning any changes in resident condition and activities of your shift to nursing management.
• Fill out and complete accident/incident reports involving residents and submit them to the Director of Nursing.
• Complete assessments and all other medical record documentation as required to provide care services.
• Provide resident and family information for care conferences or other meetings.
• Report all discrepancies noted concerning physician orders, diet changes, charting errors, etc., to the supervisor.
• Complete clinically accurate documentation according to policy.
• Review resident medical documentation and interdisciplinary team progress notes to determine if care plans/service plans are being followed; report concerns to your supervisor.
• Inform nursing personnel of new admissions and the resident’s care needs; ensure rooms are ready for new admissions; greet newly admitted residents.
• Notify the resident’s health‑care practitioner and family when there is a change in the resident’s condition.
• Assist in arranging transportation for residents and third‑party services.

• Prepare and administer medications ordered by the health‑care provider.
• Communicate with pharmacy to ensure resident medications are available for administration.
• Ensure an adequate supply of floor stock medications, supplies, and equipment is on hand; report needs to the supervisor.
• Review medication administration record for completeness and accuracy of transcription of the provider’s order; report concerns to your supervisor.
• Dispose of drugs and narcotics as required and in accordance with established procedures.