Delivers nursing care to residents in a long-term care setting under the direction of a Registered Nurse or physician.
Posted Oct 5
Unit and setting
Long Term Care
License
LPN or LVN license Licensed Practical Nurse or Licensed Vocational Nurse licensure in the state of practice: RequiredLPN or LVN licensure in the state of practice
Term
Local Contract
Do you qualify?
License
LPN or LVN licensure in the state of practiceLicensed Practical Nurse or Licensed Vocational Nurse licensure in the state of practice: Required
Certification
Basic Life Support (BLS) certificationBasic Life Support (BLS) certification: Required
Also asks
graduate of an accredited practical or vocational nursing programGraduate of an accredited practical or vocational nursing program: Required
Preferred
Experience
prior experience in a long-term care or skilled nursing settingPrior experience in a long-term care or skilled nursing setting: Preferred
What it pays
Pay reviews
pay negotiableLPN-LTC-NAGS HEAD-NC-Pay Negotiable
The role and schedule
Day to day
administer medications and treatments per physician orders and facility policyAdminister medications and treatments in accordance with physician orders and facility policy.
Day to day
perform resident assessments and monitor for changes in physical, cognitive or behavioral statusPerform resident assessments and monitor for changes in physical, cognitive or behavioral status.
Day to day
supervise and delegate to CNAs on the assigned unitSupervise and delegate appropriately to Certified Nursing Assistants on the assigned unit.
Day to day
complete accurate and timely documentation in resident record and medication administration recordComplete accurate and timely documentation in the resident record and medication administration record.
Day to day
communicate changes in resident condition to RN, physician and family as appropriateCommunicate changes in resident condition to the Registered Nurse, physician and family as appropriate.
Day to day
follow infection control, safety and regulatory requirements in long-term careFollow 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.
