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Job Summary: Under the supervision of the Unit Manager/DON, a Licensed Practical Nurse performs as a licensed care giver and assumes responsibility and accountability for assigned residents/patients for a shift of duty. Nursing care is provided through coordination, implementation, and evaluation of the resident’s/patient’s plan of care. The LPN adheres to the standards of care for the area, manages the environment to maintain resident/patient safety, and supervises the resident/patient care activity performance by nursing assistants. LPN’s follow all center policies and procedures and perform duties as defined by the State Nurse Practice Act. Essential Functions: 1. Supervisory responsibilities: • Supervises the NARs’ work assignments, schedules, and adherence to policies • Prepares written evaluations of assigned employees • Initials time records to authorize variances • Participates in training programs and assists in orientation of new staff 2. Nursing functions: • Makes frequent rounds to monitor resident/patient conditions and to ensure nursing personnel are performing their work assignments in accordance with acceptable nursing standards. • Provides direct resident/patient care, including medication administration. Makes observations, records and reports to the appropriate person any symptoms, reactions and changes in resident/patient condition. • Review care plans daily to ensure that appropriate care is being given • Keeps physician informed of resident/patient conditions. 3. Complies with laws and regulations applicable to position and acts in accordance with the Center Compliance Program. 4. Attends and participates in Ion-service training, performance improvement (“PI”) committees and other meetings as scheduled and directed 5. Follows safety policies and procedures: 6. Acts to protect resident rights and follows HIPPA guidelines. Physical Demands: The responsibilities of this position involve significant physical activities including:  Standing  Lifting (up to 60 pounds unassisted)  Bending  Stooping  Twisting  Pushing Pulling All employees of nursing homes may be required to provide lifting and transfer Assistance to residents/patients. Lifting and/or transferring some residents/patients will require use of a lifting device and/or assistance of other staff. Position Type/Expected Hours of Work: (Status of position, expected hours of work) • *Works overtime, holiday, and weekend hours as scheduled Minimum Qualifications: Education: Licensed in the state as a LPN Experience: Experience in Senior Care Skills, Knowledge and Abilities: • Able to use necessary supplies and equipment (feeding pumps, oxygen, treatment trays, medication chart, etc.). • Able to calculate drug dosage • Meets all health requirements imposed by law. • Ability to relate positively, effectively, and appropriately with residents, families, community members, volunteers and other center staff. Able to read, write, speak and understand English. • Demonstrates basic computer knowledge (Microsoft Office, Outlook, MS Word, etc)