LPN Graduate

Job Description

Job Description

Summary:
Provides prescribed medical treatment and personal care services to residents in
the facility by performing the following duties under the supervision of nurse.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be
assigned.

• Interviews resident to determine medical problem/condition and documents in
  chart for physician.
• Supervises direct care workers.
• Assists RN with resident examination as needed.
  Coordinates care with other disciplines.
• Must document all services performed.
• Observes residents and reports adverse reactions to medication or treatment to
  medical personnel in charge.
• Charts and documents all resident care according to state regulations.
• Updates nursing staff and doctors with changes in any resident conditions and
  how to proceed with care.
• Reviews physician's orders, lab requests, or follow-up needs with resident.
  Assures that physician orders are being followed.
• Required to mentor and train employees, and communicate with residents and
  families as needed.
• Required to perform nursing procedures within their scope of practice.
  Maintains supplies, including stocking and ordering new supplies and disposing
  of expired or damaged supplies.
• Assist with daily activities of resident care to include bathing, feeding, dressing,
  and transport of residents.
• *Maintain the confidentiality of all resident, staff and organization information

Qualifications:

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to
  perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
• The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform
  the essential functions.
• Education and/or Experience:
• One year certificate from college or technical school. Must sit and pass state
  boards within four months of hire