Delivers nursing care to residents in a long-term care setting under the direction of a Registered Nurse or physician.
Posted Sep 17
Unit and setting
long-term care Delivers nursing care to residents in a long-term care setting under the direction of a Registered Nurse or physician.residents in a long-term care setting
License
LPN or LVN license Licensed Practical Nurse or Licensed Vocational Nurse licensure in the state of practice: RequiredLicensed Practical Nurse or Licensed Vocational Nurse
Term
Agency
Do you qualify?
License
Licensed Practical Nurse or Licensed Vocational NurseLicensed Practical Nurse or Licensed Vocational Nurse licensure in the state of practice: Required
Certification
Basic Life Support (BLS)Basic Life Support (BLS) certification: Required
Education
accredited practical or vocational nursing programGraduate of an accredited practical or vocational nursing program: Required
Preferred
Experience
long-term care or skilled nursing settingPrior experience in a long-term care or skilled nursing setting: Preferred
administer medications and treatmentsAdminister medications and treatments in accordance with physician orders and facility policy.
Day to day
perform resident assessments and monitor condition changesPerform resident assessments and monitor for changes in physical, cognitive or behavioral status.
Day to day
supervise and delegate to CNAsSupervise and delegate appropriately to Certified Nursing Assistants on the assigned unit.
Day to day
complete documentation in resident record and MARComplete accurate and timely documentation in the resident record and medication administration record.
Day to day
communicate changes in resident conditionCommunicate changes in resident condition to the Registered Nurse, physician and family as appropriate.
Day to day
follow infection control, safety, and regulatory requirementsFollow infection control, safety and regulatory requirements governing long-term care practice.
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Licensed Practical Nurse - Long Term Care
Delivers nursing care to residents in a long-term care setting under the direction of a Registered Nurse or physician. Administers medications and treatments, monitors resident status, and supervises the work of Certified Nursing Assistants. Maintains accurate clinical documentation and communicates changes in resident condition to the care team.
Education & Experience
Graduate of an accredited practical or vocational nursing program: Required
Prior experience in a long-term care or skilled nursing setting: Preferred
Licenses & Certifications
Licensed Practical Nurse or Licensed Vocational Nurse licensure in the state of practice: Required
Basic Life Support (BLS)
certification
Required
Key Responsibilities
Administer medications and treatments in accordance with physician orders and facility policy.
Perform resident assessments and monitor for changes in physical, cognitive or behavioral status.
Supervise and delegate appropriately to Certified Nursing Assistants on the assigned unit.
Complete accurate and timely documentation in the resident record and medication administration record.
Communicate changes in resident condition to the Registered Nurse, physician and family as appropriate.
Follow infection control, safety and regulatory requirements governing long-term care practice.
