Licensed Practical Nurse

Key Job Duties and Responsibilities

The Licensed Practical Nurse is to provide direct nursing care to the residents. Such care must be in accordance with current federal, state, and local standards, guidelines, and regulations that govern our facility, and as may be required by the Director of Nursing Services or Nurse Supervisor to ensure that the highest degree of quality care is maintained at all times.

The following is a general list of key job duties and responsibilities in your position. The list is not to be considered inclusive and you will be required to perform other duties/responsibilities as assigned by an authorized supervisor.

Duties and Responsibilities

Comply with the Facility's personnel, safety, and corporate policies and procedures.

Comply with the nursing department's policies and procedures.

Report witnessed or reported allegations of resident abuse/neglect immediately to the Administrator, Director of Nursing or Unit Manager.

Treat residents, family members, visitors, and team members with dignity and respect.

Maintain the confidentiality of all resident and family information.

Report to work on time and as scheduled.

Assist in the admission and discharge of residents.

Assist residents in daily hygiene care including but not limited to bathing (bed bath, shower, tub), oral, ear, eye, facial, hair and nail care.

Keep resident's dry – changing clothing and linen when it becomes soiled or wet.

Assist residents in bowel and bladder functions; collecting specimens when required.

Assist in transporting residents to/from appointments, activity, and social programs.

Assist with lifting, turning, moving, positioning, and transporting residents into and out of beds, chairs, bathtubs, wheelchairs, lifts, etc.

Report and, when appropriate, document, any change observed in a resident's condition or behavior to the Charge Nurse. Assist in the care of dying residents; provide post-mortem care.

Administer professional services such as; catheterization, tube feedings, suction, applying and changing dressings/bandages, packs, colostomy, and drainage bags, taking blood, etc., as required.

Perform lab tests, blood pressures, and other routine monitored as required per the resident care plan. Admit,