Purpose:

The LPN is considered to be a supervisor and is required to exercise supervisory authority over all non­licensed nurses. The exercise of supervisory authority by LPNs is required even at times that RNs are on duty. While the LPN may seek guidance from the RN in a particular situation, he or she is expected to independently issue discipline, evaluate employees and perform other supervisory responsibilities.

Qualifications:

• Health
  • Ability to meet performance requirements
• Educate and Training
  • Graduate from an approved training program.
  • Licensed to practice in this state.
  • Participate in continuing education so that she/he has knowledge of current trends and new developments in nursing and meets state requirements.
• Job Knowledge and Capabilities:
  • Ability to learn, absorb, and apply technical training, and the ability to prepare and administer treatment or medication and keep records in prescribed manner.
  • Ability to perceive differences in patient behavior and recognize symptoms and the ability to communicate : effectively in writing, by telephone, and in personal contacts.
  • Ability to organize work procedures, assume responsibility, and tactfully supervise others.
  • Special interest in geriatric nursing.

Specific Patient Care Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assume responsibility for safe administration of medications and treatments.
• Coordinate nursing activities with the activities of other departments. Admit new patients.
• Make frequent rounds to verify that appropriate nursing care (according to established policies and procedures is provided; note any changes in a patient’s condition; intervene to correct problems observed.
• Assist physician during rounds.
• Maintain the self-respect, personal dignity, and physical safety of each patient. Assist patients to attain highest level of self-care possible.
• Relieve other shifts if needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Specific Personnel/Employee Relations Responsibilities:

• Assign duties to non-licensed nursing staff and supervise charting activities so patient records are complete and a accurate.
• Supervise activities of non-licensed nursing staff so policies are followed.
• Carry out personnel disciplinary actions to include issuing oral and written personnel in instances where he/she believes company employment policies, rules for conduct or accepted patient care practices have not been followed.
• Resolve employee work related problems, complaints, and grievances to extent possible. The first Line supervisor is the first step in the formal compliant procedure described in the Personnel Manual.
• Assist in orientation for new non-licensed nursing staff and recommended their promotion from probationary period to regular employment status.
• Evaluate work performance of non-licensed nursing staff.
• Make changes in staff schedule as indicated by absence or illness and obtain replacement where needed,
• Attend appropriate nursing supervisory meetings.
• Willing to perform duties as a C.N.A when needed.