LPN

Responsibilities

Provides direct nursing care to residents, including administering medications, performing wound treatments, and providing assistance with activities of daily living (ADLs)

Supervises the day-to-day nursing activities performed by certified nursing assistants (CNAs) and medication technicians/aides

Completes accurate and timely documentation of resident care and services

Participates in the admission, discharge, and transfer process of residents

Observes and reports changes in residents' status to the physician and resident's family or representative

Collaborates with other members of the interdisciplinary team to ensure comprehensive care that meets the needs of our residents

Participates in quality improvement initiatives to enhance the quality of care and services provided

Maintains a safe and clean environment for residents, staff, and visitors

Required

Qualifications

A Nursing Degree from an accredited college or university or a graduate of an approved LPN/LVN program

Prior experience in long-term care preferred but not required

Current unrestricted license as a Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in practicing state

Current CPR certification

Major Duties and

Responsibilities

Directs the daily activities of CNAs in accordance with current federal, state, and local regulations and guidelines and established facility policies and procedures

Ensures that policies and procedures are complied with by nursing personnel assigned

Participates in the survey process when inspection surveys arise

Maintains confidentiality of protected health information, including verbal, written, and electronic communications

Reports noncompliance with policies, procedures, regulations, or breaches in confidentiality to appropriate personnel

Additional Tasks

Treats all residents with dignity and respect

Promotes and protects all residents' rights

Establishes a culture of compliance by adhering to all facility policies and procedures

Complies with standards of business conduct and state/federal regulations and guidelines

Personal Skills and Traits Desired

Ability to read, write, speak, and understand the English language

Ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action

Ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel, and the general public

Must possess leadership and supervisory ability and willingness to work harmoniously with and supervise other personnel

Must be able to follow oral and written instructions

Ability to communicate effectively with medical and nursing staff, and other departments

Compliance as a Condition of Employment and Performance Appraisal

Agreement to abide by all standards, policies, and procedures of the facility, including the facility's compliance and ethics program, is a condition of employment

Compliance will be a factor in evaluating job performance

Violations, including failure to report violations, will result in disciplinary action, up to and including termination