Licensed Practical Nurse(LPN) / Travel / Long Term Care

Requirements
DEPARTMENT : Nursing
JOB REPORT TO : Unit Manager

GENERAL SUMMARY : Provides nursing care services consistent with responsibilities of LPN.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Observe and report symptoms and conditions of residents.

• Administer medications as prescribed by physician.

• Give treatments as ordered.

• Count narcotics and maintain record of same.

• Maintain records reflecting resident condition, medication, treatments and progress.

• Transcribe physician written and telephone orders.

• Place drug orders.

• Assist with completion of nursing history and assessment, MDS, and care plans.

• Assist in orientation and supervision of nursing staff.

• Perform direct resident care as necessary.

• Conform to recognized nursing practice and facility policies and procedures.

• Participate in ongoing in-service education.

• Assume Charge Nurse Responsibilities when necessary.

• Prepare/coordination of CNA assignments

• Responsible to call MDs. Book tests, labs, x-rays, and medical appointments

• Assist the MDs in making rounds and preparing charts for MD signatures

• Check meal tray for accuracy

• Directly supervise CNAs

• Perform all treatments and assessments as requires

• Perform resident admissions and discharges

• Notify MD/NP of any changes in resident status

• Notify family members/HCP of changes in treatment status

• Documentation/nurses notes

• Responsible for updating care plans

• Answers to nurse managers

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Able to lift up to fifty pounds.

• Able to push/pull forty pounds.

• Able to stand for up to four (4) hours per day.

• Able to bend, squat, and stoop to floor level.

• Able to kneel.

• Able to walk.

• Able to reach heights of up to four and one-half feet.

• Able to see and hear with or without prostheses

• Able to move intermittently

• Able to cope with physical and mental job stress

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Ability to recognize changes in the condition of residents and to take action required.

• Able to read, write and speak in English in a legible and understandable manner.

• Current CPR/AED Certification


EDUCATION
Licensed in the State of Massachusetts as a Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse. Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.