LPN

Areas of Responsibility

A. Provide Direct Care to Residents

• Provide direct resident care as needed.
• Administer medications and treatments according to policy and procedures.
• Implement safety, infection control, and preventative measures; use proper aseptic techniques.
• Deliver resident care according to the plan of care.

B. Coordinate, Supervise, and Evaluate Resident Care

• Supervise nursing assistants and other direct care staff.
• Visit and evaluate residents according to assignment to monitor condition and response to treatment.
• Ensure goals and interventions from the plan of care are followed; communicate via verbal instructions and CNA Kardex.
• Initiate, update, and implement plans of care as required.
• Observe staff-administered care to ensure safety, effectiveness, and timely completion of duties (e.g., BM record, daily intake forms, PRN medication logs, MDS grids).
• Supervise and ensure completion of daily, MDS, and Q-shift documentation; follow up on labs, new orders, and other documentation.
• Contribute topics for in-service training sessions.
• Schedule physician appointments and arrange transportation as needed.
• Recognize staff performance and conduct in line with facility policy to support retention of qualified personnel.
• Accompany physicians during resident rounds, assisting with exams and documentation.
• Complete admission and discharge processes, ensuring all documentation and assessments meet regulatory requirements.
• Participate in Quality Assurance meetings as requested.
• Perform tasks outlined in the Staff Nurse Orientation Checklist.
• Attend and participate in initial orientation and regularly scheduled in-services.
• Attend and participate in mandatory in-services as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Education

• Graduate of an accredited or state-approved School of Nursing.
• Current license to practice as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in the State of Indiana.

Knowledge and Abilities

• Positive attitude toward working with the elderly.
• Flexible and tactful in planning care to maximize resident independence.
• Able to work under varying degrees of supervision while maintaining open communication with the Director of Nursing.
• Able to assess resident health status, plan, implement, and evaluate nursing care, contributing to the resident’s care plan.
• Able to organize nursing care and communicate effectively with physicians, pharmacists, and other staff regarding resident needs and orders.
• Knowledgeable of facility policies and procedures to ensure compliance with State regulations.

Physical Requirements

• Stand, walk, and sit throughout the length of scheduled shifts.
• Use hands for repetitive grasping, pushing/pulling, and fine manipulation.
• Frequently bend, squat, and lift during the shift.
• Occasionally lift 75–100 lbs and frequently lift 35–50 lbs; frequent standing/walking, occasional sitting.
• May require two-person lifts/transfers or use of mechanical lifts.