Responsibilities:​

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• Assesses residents on admission and at least monthly, as well as when conditions change. Document appropriately.

• Assess and reassesses pain management as needed and educates the resident and family regarding pain management.

• Assesses the resident’s condition and nursing needs; sets goals; prescribes appropriate nursing action.

• Documents changes in resident’s condition and nursing care on progress notes and plan of care.

• Meets current documentation standards and policies.

• Notifies physician of changes in resident’s condition and follows through until appropriate action is taken.

• Notes and carries out physician’s orders in a timely manner.

• Gives thorough report to oncoming shift.

• Follows through, as needed, on information given by shift report, resident or family regarding resident concerns.

• Treats residents and their families with respect and dignity. Identifies and addresses psychological, cultural, ethnic and religious/spiritual needs of residents and their families.

• Supervises other members of the healthcare team, as needed, to accomplish the plan of care which has been developed.

• Functions as a resident advocate by protecting the resident’s rights.

• Administers medications by using the “rights” and performs treatments safely.

• Interacts with residents, families, co-workers, managers and other departmental personnel in a kind, knowledgeable and friendly manner.

• Consistently includes resident and family in planning of care, treatment, teaching needs and discharge plans.

• Functions as a leader for the NAs, CNAs and CMAs, by delegating in a manner that contributes to the excellence of the nursing unit to which LPN is assigned.

• Follows proper infection control procedures and supervise supportive staff in infection control procedures.

• Demonstrates ability to stay calm in an emergency and/or stressful situation and gives everyone a feeling of confidence that the situation is under control.

• Consistently follows policies and procedures of the facility.

• Must administer medications as ordered by physician and in MARS.

 

Job Type: Full-time

 

Benefits:

• 401(k)

• Dental insurance

• Health insurance

• Life insurance

• Paid time off

• Vision insurance

 

Physical setting:

• Nursing home

 

Standard shift:

• Day shift

• Evening shift

• Night shift

• Overnight shift

 

Supplemental schedule:

• Holidays

• Overtime

 

Weekly schedule:

• Rotating weekends

• Weekend availability

 

Work Location: In person