LPN Job Objective(s):

The role of the LPN is to promote the health and safety of all residents through on-site visits with the residents and staff. The LPN will ensure staff are trained in current medical procedures and policies. Display a positive work attitude and be able to work as a team with other staff members.

LPN Responsibilities:

• Assures residents maintain admission criteria, monitor, and recommend alternative placement if necessary.
• Assures residents have up to date care plans per state regulations.
• Monitors and maintains resident charts and clinical progress notes.

• Communicates to physicians, staff and family changes in resident’s needs or conditions.
• Facilitates coordination of resident services with other service providers.
• Oversees medications and renewals and any necessary follow-up with physicians about medications and/or medical conditions. 
• Assures that medication administration procedures are followed properly and discusses any needed corrections, errors, etc., with staff.
• Communicates in resident’s log any information that staff need to be aware of.
• Provides alternating supervisory visits in coordination with the RN.

• Works as a team player with all members of the residents’ care team.
• Supervises medication practices and medical equipment being used in the building.
• Assures that staff clearly understand and follow all resident care procedures.
• Shares resident and family concerns with pertinent staff if appropriate.
• Works with manager to assure emergency procedures are in place.

LPN Qualifications:

• Maintains a current state license as a Licensed Practical Nurse per state regulations.
• A minimum of one year's experience in home health, assisted living or long-term care is preferred.
• Good organizational skills with the ability to self-start and follow through with initiatives with a minimal amount of supervision.
• Exhibits a caring heart with a passion to care for the elderly.