LPN Post Acute LTC - Days

Requirements

DEPARTMENT: Nursing

JOB REPORTTO: Unit Manager

GENERAL SUMMARY: Provides nursing care services consistent with responsibilities of LPN.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Observe and report symptoms and conditions of residents.
• Administer medications as prescribed by physician.
• Give treatments as ordered.
• Count narcotics and maintain record of same.
• Maintain records reflecting resident condition, medication, treatments and progress.
• Transcribe physician written and telephone orders.
• Place drug orders.
• Assist with completion of nursing history and assessment, MDS, and care plans.
• Assist in orientation and supervision of nursing staff.
• Perform direct resident care as necessary.
• Conform to recognized nursing practice and facility policies and procedures.
• Participate in ongoing in-service education.
• Assume Charge Nurse Responsibilities when necessary.
• Prepare/coordination of CNA assignments
• Responsible to call MDs. Book tests, labs, x-rays, and medical appointments
• Assist the MDs in making rounds and preparing charts for MD signatures
• Check meal tray for accuracy
• Directly supervise CNAs
• Perform all treatments and assessments as requires
• Perform resident admissions and discharges
• Notify MD/NP of any changes in resident status
• Notify family members/HCP of changes in treatment status
• Documentation/nurses notes
• Responsible for updating care plans
• Answers to nurse managers

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Able to lift up to fifty pounds.
• Able to push/pull forty pounds.
• Able to stand for up to four (4) hours per day.
• Able to bend, squat, and stoop to floor level.
• Able to kneel.
• Able to walk.
• Able to reach heights of up to four and one-half feet.
• Able to see and hear with or without prostheses
• Able to move intermittently
• Able to cope with physical and mental job stress

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Ability to recognize changes in the condition of residents and to take action required.
• Able to read, write and speak in English in a legible and understandable manner.
• Current CPR/AED Certification

EDUCATION

Licensed in the State of Massachusetts as a Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse. Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.