Licensed Practical Nurse | Long Term Care | Shift xRotating

LPN - Full Time | Days & Evenings | Long-Term Care

Works under the direction of licensed nursing personnel. Performs direct and indirect designated resident care within the scope of practice as defined by certification. Must demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on the assigned unit. Must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development of the life span. Must possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his or her age-specific needs.

Provides care for adult and geriatric patient groups.

Activities of Daily Living (ADLs):
Ensures resident ADL needs are met as outlined in the plan of care and in accordance with policies and procedures.

Responsibilities include:

hygiene, grooming, dressing, incontinence/catheter care, elimination/toileting needs, turning/positioning, and skin care. Documentation completed per protocol.

Environment & Safety:
Maintains resident environment and safety as outlined in the plan of care and in accordance with policies and procedures.

Responsibilities include:

answering call lights and alarms promptly, provision of safety mats and low beds, restraint use under the direction of Nursing, maintaining cleanliness of unit, behavior and fall prevention, and appropriate use of and monitoring for malfunctioning equipment. Documentation completed per protocol.

Nutritional Needs:
Ensures resident nutritional needs are met as outlined in the plan of care and in accordance with policies and procedures.

Responsibilities include:

meal delivery, tray preparation, adaptive equipment, feeding, and nourishments. Resident preferences and choices shall be honored. Documentation completed per protocol.

Rehabilitative Needs:
Ensures resident rehabilitative (restorative and maintenance) needs are met as outlined in the plan of care and in accordance with policies and procedures.

Responsibilities include:

range of motion, ambulation, transfers, proper body alignment, and use of assistive devices. Documentation completed per protocol.

Resident Rights & Status Changes:
Resident rights, refusals, and concerns are reported to the Charge and/or Supervising Nurse in a timely fashion in accordance with policies and procedures. Changes in resident physical, emotional, and psychosocial status are identified and reported to the Charge Nurse promptly.

Occupational Exposure:
Occupational exposure to blood borne pathogens is reasonably anticipated. Required tasks involve potential contact with blood, body fluids, or tissues.