LPN - IL/AL

SHIFT:

7:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m., 4 days on 2 days off

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Is in charge of the designated nursing functions during his/her shift. Evaluates, plans, and implements adequate resident care and prevention of illnesses. Provides direct care, to the residents, and delegates and supervises the care provided by C N A’s/AMIs.

ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS:

• Accepts and gives shift report to/from nurses and AMIs
• Assigns specific duties to the AMIs on his/her shift and provides adequate supervision of those AMIs to ensure completion of these assignments
• Participates in AMI evaluations and disciplinary action as necessary
• Participates in developing, implementing, and revising of the resident’s service plan
• Identifies, reports, and documents incidents/accidents & participates in investigation of
• incidents
• Prepares, administers, & evaluates response to medication and treatments as ordered by
• physician & documents
• Assists residents in ordering or reordering their medications
• Documents nursing activities accurately and timely & keeps medical records current
• Identifies and reports changes in residents’ status to physicians, responsible parties
• Orients new employees as assigned
• Participates in fire drills and in-service
• Coordinates and participates in admission, transfer, and discharge of residents
• Communicates resident problems, needs, complaints, or other concerns with Nursing Director in a timely manner
• Gives direct care as needed
• Responds to emergency situations and obtains assistance as necessary. Performs cardiopulmonary resuscitation
• Assures resident’s rights are protected; protects residents from abuse or neglect
• Practices and assures AMIs adhere to infection control policies and procedures
• Adheres to professional code of ethics, facility policies and procedures, and regulatory guidelines
• May be assigned to transport residents to medical appointments

Other related projects, duties and responsibilities may be assigned as deemed necessary.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Supervises C N A’s /AMIs
• Functions as charge nurse during shift

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Licensed to practice in Louisiana
• LTC experience preferred
• Good communication & leadership skills
• Ability to handle multiple priorities and manage stress
• Computer skills appropriate to job requirements and EHR.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to operate motor vehicle

• 1 plus years as a LPN

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Appropriate physical and mental health to adequately perform assigned duties
• Ability to pull, push up to 90 pounds, lift up to 50 pounds
• Emotional stability and maturity
• Visual and hearing acuity to adequately perform assigned duties
• Turning, stooping, bending, and lifting of residents; movement of small equipment and appliances. Significant sitting, standing & walking for extended periods
• Finger and hand dexterity to operate small equipment and perform skilled tasks