PRN LPN

Licensed Practical Nurse

The LPN plays an integral role in the success of our team. 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. When engaged as a contracted/agency nurse, the LPN provides direct resident care and support functions for the client within the scope of the assignment and collaborates with facility leadership and the interdisciplinary team as directed.

Nursing Care Functions

• Conduct the daily nursing functions in accordance with current rules, regulations, and guidelines that govern the long-term care facilities.
• Ensure that all nursing personnel assigned to you comply with the written policies and procedures including the safety program.
• Admit, transfer, and discharge of residents with documentation regarding care and service provided.
• Participate in the orientation of new residents/family members to the facility.
• Make rounds with health care providers.
• Utilize nursing personnel qualifications according to the resident's care plan, wishes, and health care provider orders.
• Complete daily clinical and environmental rounds to evaluate resident care being provided 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 as directed, e.g. dementia, wound care, quality assurance, infection control, admissions.

Communication/Documentation Functions

• Complete an initial assessment and develop an interim care plan.
• Update, review, and transcribe the care plan that identifies the goals, problems, approaches, and revisions based on nursing needs and new health care provider orders.
• Communicate with health care provider to review treatment plans, complete orders, progress notes, etc., in accordance with established policies.
• Review the resident's medical record for specific treatments, medication orders, diets, labs, etc., as well as implementation and follow up.
• Requisition and arrange for diagnostic and therapeutic services, as ordered by the health care provider, and in accordance with our established procedures.
• Communicate with the department's policies and procedures to personnel, residents, and visitors.
• Communicate with written (24-hour report) and oral reports/recommendations concerning any changes in resident condition and other activities of your shift to nursing management.
• Fill out and complete accident/incidents involving residents or staff and submit to Director of Nursing.
• Complete and file 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 change, charting error, etc., to the supervisor.
• Complete clinically accurate documentation according to policy.
• Review the resident medical documentation and progress notes from the interdisciplinary team to determine if the care plan is being followed. Report any concerns to your supervisor.
• Inform nursing personnel of new admissions and the residents' care needs. Ensure that rooms are ready for new admissions. Greet newly admitted residents upon admission.
• Notify the resident's attending health care practitioner and family when there is a change in the resident's condition.
• Meet with your assigned support personnel (Housekeeping, Dining Services, Nursing, etc.) to plan the shift services, programs, and activities and monitor tasks are completed as directed.
• Coordinate services with other members of the disciplinary team (Housekeeping, Dining Services, Nursing, etc.) to ensure that the resident's total regimen of care is maintained.
• Assist in arranging transportation for residents and other third-party services.

Medication Administration Functions

• Prepare and administer medications ordered by the health care provider.
• Monitor medication, supply, and equipment availability needed for safe medication administration during the shift and notify the Director of Nursing (DON) or designee of shortages per facility procedure.
• Review medication administration records for completeness of information and accuracy in the transcription of the health care provider's order. Report concerns to your supervisor.
• Dispose of drugs and narcotics as required, and in accordance…