What are the responsibilities and job description for the Licensed Practical Nurse ( LPN ) PRN position at HRA?
Essential Functions:
- Ensures quality and safe delivery of health services to residents
- Implements plan of care formulated by physician and DRC
- Provides accurate and timely documentation of care given
- Assesses and provides resident and family/care giver information pertinent to diagnosis or plan of care
- Administers medication per physician orders. Documents properly on MAR. Observes for any adverse reaction and notifies physician accordingly
- Assembles resident charts, resident records and checks that all necessary forms are complete and accurate
- Prepares incident/accident reports for residents as needed per policy. Notifies physician and family post incident/accident per policy and documents appropriately
- Maintains safe and healthy working environment and uses safe work methods and procedures in accordance with clinical standards
- Assists resident in learning appropriate self-care activities
- Organizes and monitors associates and material resources necessary for meeting the needs of the residents under his/her care
- Recognizes emergencies and life-threatening situations and initiates appropriate action(s)
- Maintains confidentiality and resident rights regarding all resident personal information.
- Performs any other duties requested by supervisor
- The ability to work in a safe and alert manner
- The ability to take ownership for associate’s safety and the safety of the residents