JOB SUMMARY

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) provides direct nursing care to residents and supervises the day-to-day nursing activities following the current federal, state, and local standards, guidelines, and regulations that govern long-term care and skilled nursing facilities.

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) is entrusted to ensure that the highest degree of quality care will always be provided to our residents.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Coordinate resident care with other departments

Communicate changes in resident’s condition with employees, physician, resident, and family members

Perform administrative duties such as completing medical documents, reports, evaluations, studies, charting, etc

Admit, transfer, and discharge residents as required

Complete accident/incident reports

Evaluate adequate supplies are available, including but not limited to pharmaceuticals, resident personal supplies and equipment

Evaluate that resident abuse does not occur

Complete rounds to evaluate and assist in the development and implementation of various types of care needs on each resident, including but not limited to; wound care, behavior management, respiratory care, etc

Provide treatments and care to medically complex residents in collaboration with the physician

Attend care plan meetings as assigned

Provide care plan updates as necessary to ensure appropriate resident care

Provide resident care according to physician orders and care plan

Administer medications and treatments according to physician orders and standard of practice

Respond to all resident call lights regardless of assignment

Coordinate with outside agencies including but not limited to; hospitals, hospice, home health, lab, x-ray etc

Assist with training supervision for nursing personnel

Make rounds to evaluate quality of care performance and teamwork by employees, assuring quality service

Make recommendations to the nursing supervisor concerning employee dismissals, transfers, etc

Respond to resident and family grievances and report per policy

Establish open lines of communication between all nursing personnel

Maintain confidentiality and rights of resident, family, employee and facility information in compliance with PHI HIPAA policies and applicable regulations and company policy

Maintain safe work environment and exhibit safe work practices

Demonstrate a passion for caring as evidenced by interaction with co-workers, residents, families and visitors

Participate in QAPI and other quality improvement initiatives

Perform other duties as requested

SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE:

Knowledge of computer systems, including Point Click Care, Google and Microsoft Office

Working knowledge of long-term care and skilled nursing state and federal regulations (preferred)

Knowledge of nursing and medical practices, procedures and standards of care

Leadership and supervisory skills-willingness to work harmoniously with and supervise other personnel

Patience, tact and a cheerful disposition, enthusiasm as well as willingness to handle difficult people

Knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age-related needs of the residents served

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

Education

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.

Licensure

Wyoming LPN license

Experience

None required

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