Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Job Description
We are looking for dedicated LPN/RN to join our awesome team here at Peak Resources Cherryville. Please visit peak-careers.vibehcm.com to apply Weekend employees have an option to pick up an 8 hour shift weekly to become full time. ***SIGN ON BONUS*** $5000 sign on bonus offered here at the Cherryville location for full time and part time new hires. LPN Staff Nurse - Job Description Job Code: 50 Department: Nursing FLSA: Hourly Non-Exempt Generally Reports to: RN/RN Supervisor The following statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed and are not intended to be a complete list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required. SCOPE OF PRACTICE The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) may participate in assuring the implementation of the established health care plan(s) for a specific number of residents as assigned and supervised by the Registered Nurse (RN). The LPN participates and supports ongoing data collection. Yours is a dependent role. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Include the following (other duties may be assigned): Oversee day-to-day functions of the nursing assistants in accordance with current rules and regulations, comply with all written policies and procedures and guidelines that govern the long-term care facility. Make written and oral reports/recommendations to the LPN in charge/RN Supervisor concerning the activities of your shift as required. Utilize the electronic health record to document Events/Observations, etc. in accordance with established documentation policies and procedures. Participate in the facility surveys (inspections) made by the authorized government agencies as may be required. Admit, discharge and transfer residents, as required, ensure rooms are ready for admission. Complete “Summary of Investigation” reports as necessary. Notify the residents attending physician and the residents’ representative when a resident is involved in an incident or accident. Arrange for diagnostic and therapeutic services as ordered by the physician, and in accordance with established policies and procedures. Consult with the resident physician in providing the residents care, treatments, medication orders, diets, etc. as necessary. Notify the residents’ physician and the residents’ representative when there is a change in the resident’s condition. Monitor acutely ill residents routinely. Administer nursing services necessary to maintain the highest practicable level of well-being. Receive/give nursing report when reporting in and ending shift duty hours. Report any/all discrepancies concerning documentation to the LPN in charge/RN Supervisor, i.e.: physician orders, diet orders, therapy orders, etc. Ensure narcotic records are accurate for your shift, report any/all discrepancies in controlled drug counts to the LPN in charge/RN Supervisor. Discard/record drugs and narcotics as required, and in accordance with established policies and procedures. Inform the LPN in charge/RN Supervisor of staffing needs when assigned personnel fail to report to work. Make daily rounds on your hall/unit/shift to ensure that nursing service personnel are performing their work assignments in accordance with acceptable nursing standards. Report problem areas to the LPN in charge/RN Supervisor. Ensure you have an adequate supply of medications, supplies and equipment on hand to meet the nursing needs of your resident. Report needs to the LPN in charge/RN Supervisor. Complaints & Grievances: Report and investigate complaints and grievances filed by residents, families, etc. Report these to the LPN in charge/RN Supervisor immediately and indicate what action(s) were taken to resolve the complaint or grievance. Report all allegations of resident abuse, neglect, misappropriation and/or exploitation of resident property to the LPN in charge/RN Supervisor/Director of Nurses/Administrator immediately, in addition to other required agencies, i.e. police, state agency, etc. Observe