Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

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Job description

Ensures quality and safe delivery of health services to residents

Implements plan of care formulated by physician and Director of Resident Care/Executive Director

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 physician orders. Documents properly on MORs. Observes 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/accident reports for residents as needed per policy. Notifies physician and family post incident/accident per policy and documents appropriately

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

Assists resident in learning appropriate self-care activities

Organizes and monitors associates and material 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 resident personal information

Performs any other duties requested by supervisor

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

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