LPN Licensed Practical Nurse

About This Role

This nursing role provides care to patients within the scope of practice for a Licensed Practical Nurse, ensuring patient needs are met according to established standards and policies. The position involves working in accordance with physician orders and all applicable guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate knowledge and appropriate use of the Company Infection Control Manual
• Understand, participate, and assist in implementing the Quality Improvement Program
• Utilize the Quality Life Manual for identification, placement, and monitoring of patients in appropriate programs
• Notify other departments of patient changes, including room changes, leaves of absence, new admissions, and discharges
• Conduct family and patient education
• Administer medications timely and according to facility policy
• Administer treatments timely and according to facility policy
• Receive, transcribe, and carry out physician orders, if allowed by the Nurse Practice Act
• Make rounds with physicians when necessary

Requirements

• Currently licensed as an LPN in the state
• Long-term care experience
• Electronic charting system experience with POINT CLICK CARE

Nice to have:

• One year of prior nursing management experience