JOB TITLE: Licensed Practical Nurse/Licensed Vocational Nurse

REPORTS TO: Director of Nursing

DEPARTMENT: Nursing

FLSA STATUS: Non-exempt/Hourly

JOB SUMMARY

Under the supervision of the registered nurse, advanced practice registered nurse, licensed physician or other health care provider authorized by the state; will participate in the development, implementation and modification of the comprehensive plan of care for facility residents. He/She will practice within the legal boundaries for practical nursing authorized by the state for the delivery of patient care and related services.

Minimum Qualifications

• Must hold and maintain a current license to practice as a Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse in practicing state.
• Recent clinical experience, education, or specialty skills specific to geriatrics.
• Demonstrates understanding that state and Federal rules and regulations govern the practices within the facility.
• Ongoing pursuit of Continuing Education Credits in clinical subjects, management, personal growth and development.
• Demonstrates working knowledge of infection control principles and practices.
• Proven ability to communicate effectively and positively with staff, residents and family members.
• Basic computer knowledge and ability with an aptitude to learn company software.
• Must be capable of maintaining regular attendance.
• Must meet all local health regulation and pass post-employment physical exam if required. This requirement also includes drug screening, criminal background investigation and reference inquiry.

Essential Job Functions

The LPN conducts thorough resident assessments to identify needs and provide input for discharge planning and follow-up throughout length of stay.

LPN's are members of the health care team, assisting with the development and modification of individualized plans of care in collaboration with the resident/responsible party and other members of the interdisciplinary care team. Conducts appraisals of the resident's status and situation that contributes to ongoing data collection.

Assisting in the identification of resident needs for the development of realistic and obtainable long and short-term goals for the residents with time frames for outcome evaluations.

The LPN implements appropriate nursing interventions consistent with the resident plan of care, plans for episodic nursing care and documents appropriately in the medical record and assists with the modification of the plan of care through appropriate documentation in the medical record regarding resident surveillance and monitoring, observation for signs and symptoms and changes in resident condition.

The LPN implements the plan of care consistently, effectively and cost efficiently with focus on resident centered outcomes. Identify rationale and anticipated outcomes for each nursing intervention. While delivering and maintaining optimum resident care and comfort by demonstrating knowledge and skills of current nursing practices. Transcribe physician and/or other health care professionals' orders appropriately and accurately. Ask for clarification of questionable orders from the ordering physician and/or other health care professionals within the scope of acceptable LPN/LVN practice.

The LPN provides compassionate resident care services and establishes and maintains positive interactions with internal and external customers, including co-workers and direct reports. While demonstrating strong ethical practices regarding individual/resident rights as stated in company policy and supporting resident autonomy and choice with both sensitivity and appropriate responsiveness.

This position is very active and requires:

Walking, standing, reaching, bending, crouching, grasping, pushing, pulling, and lifting.

The ability to work at a rapid pace for an entire shift.

The employee must frequently lift or move objects and patients weighing up to 40 pounds. Following the patient care plan and using a variety of equipment, the employee may frequently move, reposition and transfer patients of varying weights up to 300 lbs.

Must have finger and hand dexterity sufficient to type, handle and manipulate instruments and operate departmental equipment.

Have a working understanding of English: ability to read and write; ability to understand and follow written and oral instructions; ability to verbally communicate with residents and others; ability to hear and respond to pages.

Ability to distinguish smells, tastes and temperatures.

Ability to remain calm in emergency situations and when handling multiple tasks.

This position regularly requires long hours and frequent weekend work.

This is a position in a health care facility open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Rotating shifts as well as holiday and working during inclement weather may be required.