What are the responsibilities and job description for the Licensed Practical Nurse LPN/LVN 3-11 -Full Time position at Gulfport Nursing Center (1)?
Gulfport Nursing Center (1) -
Hiring talented LPNS / LVNS This position requires creativity and flexibility with residents with various medical conditions. The Licensed Practical Nurse will be responsible for providing the outlined services, following the nurse practice act while upholding and ensuring quality care to all Residents in their care. Preferred experience with POINT CLICK CARE ( PCC) , however not a requirement to apply
Assignments will be reviewed and agreed upon in writing upon hire. After hire, any updates to availability should be provided in writing with a minimum two weeks’ notice.
Duties and Responsibilities :
- Is knowledgeable of assigned client’s policies and procedures.
- Completes required documentation for all assigned duties.
- Documents and carries all assigned tasks.
- In coordination with Nursing Management, provides ongoing guidance and oversight to subordinate roles , ie. CNA
- Works with onsite staff to provide adequate staffing
- Notifies Staffing Coordinator, Executive Director / Designated Nursing Director when there is not enough staff scheduled.
- Good communication skills, both verbal and written, are required.
- Maintains confidentiality with resident and fellow employee’s information.
- medication pass, medication monitoring as needed.
- Provides delegations of duties to unlicensed staff as appropriate
- Documents per State Board of Nursing Practice Guidelines.
- Works with community per facility policy involving incident / accident and / or medication error investigation and documentation.
- Communicates with resident / family and physicians regarding care needs, incidents, etc.
- Adheres to dress code.
- Performs other duties as assigned by Supervisor, Manager or Director
Routine Duties that may be asked of LPN / LV
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