What are the responsibilities and job description for the Licensed Practical Nurse position at Campbell Hall Rehabilitation Center?
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Monitor the delivery of personal care provided by assigned Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) staff to ensure timely, appropriate, and resident-centered services.
- Supervise and evaluate the performance of assigned CNA staff to ensure care is delivered in accordance with facility policies, procedures, and established standards, and that a clean and safe environment is maintained.
- In the absence of the Unit Manager or RN Supervisor, assign duties and coordinate CNA staffing as needed.
- Assist with and/or prepare nursing staff schedules in the absence of a Registered Nurse.
- Provide direct resident care, including but not limited to medication administration, treatments, and nursing rehabilitation programs, in accordance with physician orders and individualized plans of care.
- Complete medical records, charting, and resident and unit reports accurately, thoroughly, and in a timely manner.
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships with nursing staff, interdisciplinary departments, physicians, and consultants.
- Maintain open communication with residents, families, and/or legal representatives to identify needs, address concerns, and communicate changes in resident condition to the appropriate parties.
- Assist physicians during routine and emergency resident visits and promptly report any changes in resident condition.
- Participate in resident care planning and assist the Registered Nurse with care plan development and implementation as required.
- Attend unit staff meetings and conferences; consult with supervisory staff regarding concerns or quality-of-care issues and participate in corrective actions as assigned.
- Participate in Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement (QAPI) activities.
- Cooperate with and participate in surveys and inspections conducted by regulatory and governmental agencies.
- Participate in nursing staff orientation and training programs.
- Attend all mandatory meetings and required in-service education programs.
Professional Development:
- Maintain professional competence and promote ongoing growth by participating in in-service education, continuing education programs, and seminars.
- This is a position WITH NO BENEFITS, Weekends and holidays are mandatory.