Licensed Practical Nurse - Atlantic County - CHP

Licensed Practical Nurse - Atlantic County - CHP

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Job Summary

Under general direction of a Registered Nurse performs such duties as are required in the care of resident(s) involving the carrying out of medical orders prescribed by a licensed physician and requiring an understanding of elementary nursing, but not requiring the professional service outlined in the definition of professional nursing in accordance with the NJ State Nurse Practice Act. Perform related work as related to the job description.

Qualifications

• Minimum of Eighteen (18) years or older.
• High School Diploma or GED
• Required to possess a current LPN license valid in New Jersey.
• Possess a driver's license valid in the State of New Jersey for employee mobility as necessary to perform the essential duties of the position. Driving history/record must meet the conditions of CARING's motor vehicle insurance carrier.

Responsibilities And Duties

• Knowledge of practical nursing skills and techniques and their application to nursing care and treatment.
• Performs physical examination of residents such as taking and recording, temperature, pulse, respiration, blood pressure, height and weight and collection of specimens for laboratory analysis and documents on residents' record.
• Administers first aid to residents in instances of sudden illness or accident until appropriate emergency services arrive.
• Administers treatments and medications under physician orders.
• Follows the directions of the Registered Nurse in specialized resident care and treatments such as Foley catheter care, tube feedings and care of feeding sites, insulin injections, tracheostomy care, colostomy care, douches, enemas, and application of dressings and binders, etc.
• Charts resident care and treatment measures. Documents at least once per shift on the nursing notes for each resident.
• Observes and reports medical changes in resident's condition to LPN GH Manager, Registered Nurse and/or physician.
• Notifies physician or supervisor as to any conditions of residents requiring medical attention, other than those already under treatments such as vision or hearing problems or the need for dental care.
• Assists residents with braces and prosthetic devices or other adaptive equipment.
• Applies external medications to residents such as salves, ointments, powders as specifically directed by the Registered Nurse and/or physician.
• Prepares and gives medication, including insulin by subcutaneous and intramuscular injection.
• Evaluates on a continuing basis positive and/or negative effects of medication(s), treatment(s), and unusual conditions such as physical and/or emotional problems, adverse reactions or problems and reports findings to supervisor, Registered Nurse and/or physician.
• Accounts for narcotics, barbiturates and other accountable drugs, syringes and equipment before each shift.
• Performs routine assigned nursing procedures such as bathing, dressing and feeding residents, making beds and lifting, moving, transferring, and ambulating of residents.
• Positions residents according to prescribed practices and assists residents with simple exercises.
• Assist with admission, discharge and transfer of residents.
• Ability to work harmoniously with physician, Registered Nurse, supervisor, nonprofessional care staff, residents and others associated with the facility.
• Keeps accurate resident records, and other associated factual reports.
• Contributes to the inter-disciplinary team in the determination of goals and participates in and involves residents in goal planning sessions.
• Teaches residents in areas of physical health care, good grooming and hygiene and personal appearance.
• Assists the Registered Nurse and GH Manager in carrying out other delegated work.
• Assumes the responsibility for the physical, mental and emotional well-being of residents assigned to his/her care.
• Provides whatever assistance is required by residents to assure adequate standards of healthcare, medications administration, personal hygiene, proper nutrition, overall care, community involvement, participation in preferred activities, etc.
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