LPN - Licensed Practical Nurse

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Job description

Provides direct individual nursing care to assigned residents based on nursing standards and under the supervision of the Director of Resident Care (DRC). Also maintains compliance with all state and federal regulations and the standards of HRA.

Essential Functions

Ensures quality and safe delivery of health services to residents.

Implements plan of care formulated by physician and DRC

Provides accurate and timely documentation of care given

Assesses and provides resident and family/care giver information pertinent to diagnosis or plan of care

Administers medication per physicians orders. Documents properly on MAR. Observers for any adverse reaction and notifies physician accordingly

Assembles resident charts, resident records and checks that all necessary forms are complete and accurate

Prepares incident/accidents reports for residents as needed per policy and documents appropriately

Maintains safe and healthy working environment and uses safe work methods and procedures in accordance with clinical standards

Assist resident in learning appropriate self-care activities

Organizes and monitors associates and materials resources necessary for meeting the needs of the residents under his/her care

Recognizes emergencies and life-threatening situations and initiates appropriate action(s)

Maintains confidentiality and resident rights regarding all residents personal information

Performs any other duties requested by supervisor

The ability to work in safe and alert manner

The ability to take ownership for associate's safety and the safety of the residents

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