Licensed Practical Nurse

Job Description

Job Description
This position is eligible to receive the CMS "Nurses for Nursing Homes" incentives. Receive up to $40,000 in loan repayment and/or up to $10,000 in stipend. Department Nursing Services Reports to Director of Nursing, Assistant Director of Nursing Reporting to this position Certified Nursing Assistants, Medication Technician/Aide, Restorative Aide Job Classification Department Staff Position Purpose May provide direct nursing care to the residents and supervise the day-to-day nursing activities performed by the licensed practical/ vocational nurse and certified nursing assistants in accordance with current federal, state, and local regulations and guidelines and established facility policies and procedures. Required Qualifications
- Prior experience in long-term care preferred but not required.
- A Nursing degree from an accredited college or university.
- Current unrestricted license as a Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse in the practicing state.
- Current CPR certification. Major Duties and Responsibilities
- Directs the daily activities of the certified nursing assistants and certified medication assistants in accordance with current federal, state, and local regulations and guidelines and established facility policies and procedures.
- Follows the nursing model to promote holistic care for the residents.
- Ensures that policies and procedures are complied with by nursing personnel assigned.
- Participates in the admission, discharge, and transfers of residents as required.
- Assesses for changes in residents’ status, notifying the physician and resident’s family or representative and documenting accordingly.
- Transcribes physician orders to the medical record and carries out orders as written.
- Prepares and administers medications as per physicians’ orders and observes for adverse effects as indicated.
- Performs wound treatments as per physicians’ orders, observes for changes, and documents accordingly as indicated.
- Schedules follow-up appointments for residents and transportation needs as indicated.
- Provides nursing leadership to nursing personnel assigned to the unit.
- Provides direct care skills such as colostomy changes, tube feedings, wound care, suctioning, IV administration, etc., in accordance with current policies and procedures, as assigned.
- Performs rounds to ensure resident needs are being met, and personnel are performing their assigned duties.
- Collaborates with other members of the interdisciplinary team as needed to ensure residents’ needs are holistically met.
- Participates in management team meetings as indicated to discuss census changes, resident changes in status or care needs, or complaints or concerns.
- May assist in evaluating work performance of nursing personnel and implement discipline according to operational policies and as directed.
- Informs appropriate departments of concerns or complaints and files grievances as necessary.
- Reports any incidents or unusual occurrences to the unit manager, assistant director, or nursing director or director of nursing and participates in the investigative process as needed.
- Participates in end-of-life care as required.
- Ensures that there is adequate stock of medications, supplies, and equipment and notifies appropriate personnel of needs.
- Initiates, reviews and updates care plans as required.
- Promotes teamwork, mutual respect, and effective communication.
- Participates in the survey process when inspection surveys arise.
- May participate in QAPI activities as needed or assigned.
- Ensures that infection control principles are followed and helps correct deficiencies in practice as noted.
- Other duties as assigned. 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.
- Always follows appropriate safety and hygiene measures to protect residents and themselves.
- 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. Reports any retaliation or discrimination to HR or the compliance officer.
- Reports any allegations of abuse, neglect, misappropriation of property, exploitation, or mistreatment of residents to supervisor and/or administrator. Protects residents from abuse and cooperates with all investigations.
- Reports any occupational exposures to blood, body fluids, infectious materials, and/or hazardous chemicals in accordance with facility policy.
- Participates in all life safety and emergency drills and training. Fulfills responsibilities as assigned during implementation or activation of the facility’s emergency plan.
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