Wayne Woodlands Manor

LPN Job Description: Title: Licensed Practical Nurse/Licensed Vocational Nurse Direct Reports: Director of Nursing/RN Supervisor Job Summary: Under the supervision of the Director of Nursing and RN Supervisor you are responsible for providing the highest quality of care in our 117-bed facility to our residents in a family-like environment. You will record all patient interactions through thorough documentation and assess their well-being while following policies and procedures set forth by the facility and federal guidelines. Qualifications: • Successful completion of an accredited LPN/LVN program. • Currently licensed as an LPN in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. • BLS/CPR certified. • Knowledge of medical terminology and nursing practices. • Knowledge of measuring and administering medications. • Prior knowledge or experience with Point Click Care preferred but not required. • Prior experience in long-term care preferred but not required. • Ability to walk or stand for long periods of time. Duties and Responsibilities: • Directs the day-to-day functions of the nursing assistants in accordance with policies, procedures, and regulations that govern the long-term care facility. • Monitor and record residents’ vitals and well-being, reporting any needs to the medical staff. • Maintain the cleanliness and comfort of each resident, by assisting nursing aides with bathing, feeding, dressing, and moving residents from wheelchairs, beds, and gurneys. • Assist with daily wound care to ensure residents are healing properly. Changing dressings and bandages as needed/required. • Documenting resident records in a timely and confidential manner by signing and dating all entries. • Complete and chart all accident/incident reports involving residents. Report all incidents involving staff to RN Supervisor or Director of Nursing. • Report all discrepancies concerning physician orders, diet changes, chart errors, CNA work performance, etc. to the RN Supervisor or Director of Nursing. • Receive/give the nursing report at the beginning and end of shift. • Coordinate with ancillary departments to provide services and resources. • Obtain sputum, urine, and other lab tests as ordered by the physician. • Review care plans daily to ensure that appropriate care is being rendered by all staff. • Make rounds with physicians as necessary. • Ensure that rooms are ready for new admissions. • Inform residents and families of treatment plans and procedures. Specific Requirements: • Must possess kindness, compassion, and patience for our residents and their families. • Knowledge of nursing best practices in compliance with state, federal, and local standards. • Must possess positive leadership skills and can work as a team. • Must be able to read and write the English language. • Must possess excellent oral and strong written communication skills. • Must possess excellent time management, organizational, and multitasking skills to complete daily tasks. • Ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action. Physical Requirements: • Must be able to sit, stand, bend, lift and move intermittently throughout the workday. • Must be able to lift a minimum of 50 pounds. • Must be able to work independently. • Must have the ability to work in a high-pressure work environment. NOTE: The specific statements in this profile are not intended to be all-inclusive. These statements represent typical elements considered necessary to successfully perform the job. Employees may perform other duties as assigned to meet the operational needs of the facility.