Licensed Practical Nurse - Meadowbrook Nursing Center Job at Meadowbrook Nursing
The overall purpose of the Charge Nurse - LPN/LVN position is to participate in and oversee the provision of resident care as prescribed by the attending physician, consistent with accepted standards of care and within the scope of LPN/LVN training and licensure. Incumbent also provides direct resident care, and assigns duties to subordinate LPN =s/LVN =s and/or nursing aides as appropriate.
Graduation from an accredited nursing school and a current, valid license or registration (LPN/LVN) in the state where employed are required.- Nursing experience in a long-term care facility is preferred.
- Supervisory experience is desirable.
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills are necessary.
- Functional literacy in English is required.
Essential Functions
- Observes, assesses and reports resident condition/changes, and documentation.
- Assists in collection of data relevant to resident assessment and evaluation.
- Consults with RN regarding changes in residents condition.
- Receives, transcribes, and executes physicians orders.
- Assures implementation of care plans as directed.
- Administers medications as prescribed.
- Oversees/monitors functions and activities of subordinate staff.
- Participates in assigning duties for subordinate staff.
- investigates/documents accidents and incidents.
- Identifies/secures equipment and supplies.
- Contributes to assurance of resident care consistent with accepted standards of care and established policy and procedure.
- Must be able to perform moderate to heavy lifting.
- Must be able to walk and stand for extended periods of time.
- Evaluates staff performance and may initiate appropriate action.
Other Functions
- Encourages safety to prevent accidents and assures equipment safety.
- Assures equipment safety.
- Other duties as assigned by supervisor.
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