Licensed Practical Nurse

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Monitor the delivery of personal care provided by assigned Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) staff to ensure timely, appropriate, and resident-centered services.
• Supervise and evaluate the performance of assigned CNA staff to ensure care is delivered in accordance with facility policies, procedures, and established standards, and that a clean and safe environment is maintained.
• In the absence of the Unit Manager or RN Supervisor, assign duties and coordinate CNA staffing as needed.
• Assist with and/or prepare nursing staff schedules in the absence of a Registered Nurse.
• Provide direct resident care, including but not limited to medication administration, treatments, and nursing rehabilitation programs, in accordance with physician orders and individualized plans of care.
• Complete medical records, charting, and resident and unit reports accurately, thoroughly, and in a timely manner.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with nursing staff, interdisciplinary departments, physicians, and consultants.
• Maintain open communication with residents, families, and/or legal representatives to identify needs, address concerns, and communicate changes in resident condition to the appropriate parties.
• Assist physicians during routine and emergency resident visits and promptly report any changes in resident condition.
• Participate in resident care planning and assist the Registered Nurse with care plan development and implementation as required.
• Attend unit staff meetings and conferences; consult with supervisory staff regarding concerns or quality-of-care issues and participate in corrective actions as assigned.
• Participate in Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement (QAPI) activities.
• Cooperate with and participate in surveys and inspections conducted by regulatory and governmental agencies.
• Participate in nursing staff orientation and training programs.
• Attend all mandatory meetings and required in-service education programs.

Professional Development:

• Maintain professional competence and promote ongoing growth by participating in in-service education, continuing education programs, and seminars.
• This is a position WITH NO BENEFITS, Weekends and holidays are mandatory.