What are the responsibilities and job description for the LPN position at A Caring Hand Medical Adult Day Care INC?
Description:
- Provide and/or supervise required program nursing services to each participant.
- Supervise other Nursing Care staff.
- Provide information of ongoing review of the participant's plan of care.
- Assist as necessary in the delivery of other required program services.
- Document monthly vital signs and weights obtained by nursing assistants and follow up on any significant changes.
- Administer medications and complete treatments as ordered.
- Complete incident reports and provide adequate documentation and follow up in medical record.
- Input lab requests and follow up on results.
- Communicate with care providers on any changes in participant's and/or their care.
- Obtain and implement orders received from physician and notify Care Provider of changes.
- Coordinate with Health Director need for supplies and arrange to have needed supplies and equipment on hand.
- Maintain infection-control policies and procedures.
- All other assigned duties.
Candidate must be licensed as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) for the state of Maryland and must have current CPR and First Aid certification.