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The Licensed Practical Nurse (L.P.N.) plays a critical role in providing superior customer service and nursing care to all Guests. The L.P.N. provides supervision of staff and safeguards the health, safety and welfare of all Guests under their care by following applicable laws, regulations, and established nursing policies and procedures.
Job Responsibility:
Provides quality nursing care to Guests/guests
Provides supervision to C.N.A’s and all subordinate staff
Assign all C.N.A’s and other subordinate staff to Guests
Administer all parenteral, intramuscular and sub-cutaneous injections
Administer medications within the scope of practice
Maintain a current report of narcotics
Review documentation of dispensing of controlled substances
Place pharmacy orders and administer newly prescribed medications
Carry out direct contemporaneous charting
Responsible for all nursing care of assigned Guests
Ensure Guest care plans are being followed
Round with physicians when needed
Administer or supervise all treatments prescribed by physicians
Supervise serving of prescribed diets and fluids
Provide wound care when needed
Completes medical records
Assure infection control practices are maintained
Reports all hazardous conditions
Maintains comfort, privacy and dignity of Guests
Answer and respond to call lights
Assist with new admissions and transfers
Communicates effectively with Guests, families, and staff
Attend departmental meetings and in-services
Requirements:
High school diploma or equivalent
Graduate from an accredited nursing program
Current State License as a Licensed Practical Nurse