Licensed Practical Nurse LPN
Company: Richmond Healthcare & Rehab Center
Location: Richmond
Posted on: May 13, 2022
Job Description:
As a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) you are responsible for
staff assignment and provide overall supervision of resident care
in accordance with established policies and procedures and as may
be directed by the RN Supervisor, Director of Nurses or
Administrator, to assure that the highest degree of quality
resident care can be maintained at all times.QUALIFICATIONS
- Graduate of an accredited school of nursing or an approved
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) program with a current Licensed
Practical Nurse (LPN) licensure in the state in which
practicing.
- Possess leadership ability and the willingness to work with and
supervise professional and nonprofessional personnel.
- Ability to Read, write and speak the English language.GENERAL
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES -CLINICAL
- Complete all Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) required record
keeping forms/charts upon the resident's admission, discharge,
transfer, etc. File in the resident's chart and/or forward to the
appropriate department.
- Prepare/administer medications as ordered by the
physician.
- Admit, transfer and discharge resident. Assist in arranging
transportation and packing as necessary.
- Administer professional services such as: catheterization, tube
feeding, suction, applying and changing dressings/bandages, packs,
colostomy and drainage bags, taking blood, sputum, and urine
specimens, care of the dead/dying, etc., as established by the
facility's policies and procedures.SUPERVISION
- As a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) you will work with the
facility's consultants as necessary and implement recommended
changes as directed by the RN Supervisor of the Director of
Nurses.
- Investigate complaints and grievances and make necessary
oral/written reports to the RN Supervisor or Director of
Nurses.
- Give/receive nursing reports upon reporting in and ending shift
duty hours.
- Check all residents daily to assure that prescribed treatment
is being properly administered by nursing personnel/assistants and
to evaluate their physical and emotional status. -
- Keep the RN Supervisor informed about the status of residents,
staff and related matters.CONSUMER SERVICE
- Presents professional image to consumers through dress,
behavior and speech.
- Adheres to Company standards for resolving consumer
concerns.
- Ensures that all consumer/resident rights are protected.
-BENEFITS
- 401K
- Annual evaluations
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Electronic documentation
- Employee appreciation events
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
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