Position Summary
- The Graduate Practical Nurse (GPN) delivers
quality nursing care to patients
through interpersonal contact
and provides care and services to assure patient
safety and attain
or maintain the highest practicable physical, mental, and psychosocial well- being of each patient in accordance with
all applicable laws, regulations, and
Life Care standards.
- Reports to supervising licensed nurse
Working Conditions
- Functions only under the direct
supervision of a licensed nurse who agrees to act as supervisor and who is immediately
available to the GPN
- Works in department as well as throughout facility
- Subject to frequent interruptions
- Involved with patients, associates, visitors, government agencies/personnel, etc. under all conditions and circumstances
- Subject to hostile and emotionally upset patients, family members, etc.
- Works beyond normal working hours, on weekends and
holidays, and in other
positions temporarily as necessary
- Attends and participates in continuing education programs
- Subject to falls, burns from equipment,
odors, etc. throughout the workday
- Possible exposure to infectious waste, diseases, conditions, etc., including exposure
to the AIDS and hepatitis
B viruses, and COVID-19
Education, Experience, and Licensure/Certifications
- Nursing students
in their last semester and graduate nursing
students must practice
under the direction and supervision of a
licensed nurse, performing tasks within the scope of practice of the
supervising nurse of equal or higher educational preparation.
- Must have CPR certification upon hire or obtain during orientation. CPR certification must remain current
during employment.
Specific Requirements
- Must work within scope of practice
as defined by the Massachusetts chapter 88, Acts of 2024 and facility
standards
- May not practice
under this authorization, prior to obtaining a nursing license,
for more than one (1) year from the date of hire. The graduate may not practice under
this authorization if they receive a failing score on the NCLEX examination.
- May not represent
themselves to be a registered nurse or licensed
practical nurse
- Must
possess the ability to make independent decisions
when circumstances warrant
such action
- Must have patience, tact, cheerful disposition, and enthusiasm as well as willingness to handle difficult patients
- Must be knowledgeable of nursing practices and procedures as well as the laws,
regulations, and guidelines governing nursing functions in the post-acute care facility
- Must have the ability to implement and interpret the programs, goals,
objectives, policies, and procedures of the nursing department
- Must perform proficiently in all applicable
competency areas
- Maintains professional working
relationships with all associates, vendors, etc.
- Maintains confidentiality of all proprietary and/or confidential information
- Must understand and
follow company policies including harassment and compliance procedures
- Displays integrity and professionalism by adhering to Life Care’s Code of Conduct and completes mandatory Code of Conduct and other appropriate
compliance training
Essential Functions
- Must be able to knowledgeably and competently deliver quality nursing care to
patients
- Must be able to evaluate
patient needs through
ongoing assessment and revise care plans based
on changes in patient's
condition
- Must be able to chart appropriately and timely
- Must exhibit excellent customer service and a positive
attitude towards patients
- Must be able to assist
in the evacuation of patients
- Must demonstrate dependable, regular attendance
- Must be able to concentrate and use reasoning skills and good judgment
- Must be able to communicate and function productively on an interdisciplinary team
- Must be able to sit, stand,
bend, lift, push, pull, stoop,
walk, reach, and move intermittently during working hours
- Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language
- Must be able to lift 35 lbs floor
to waist, lift 35 lbs waist to shoulder, lift and carry
35 lbs, and push/pull 35 lbs
