PRN Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

A Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) provides direct care to residents and is a critical part of the healthcare team. An LPN will assist a Registered Nurse (RN) to carry out care plans, and maintain comfort and well-being. LPNs take on a direct role in providing personal care to those in their charge, often assisting with all areas of the resident’s daily living needs.

Schedule: PRN, Weekdays, Weekends, NOC, On-Call, 12 Hour Shifts, Holidays

Primary Responsibilities and Duties:

• Perform comprehensive assessments of residents’ health status, including vital signs, medical history, and current symptoms.
• Administer medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians, following established medication administration protocols and ensuring accuracy and safety.
• Monitor residents’ condition and response to treatment, reporting any chances or concerns to registered nurses or physicians promptly.
• Assist residents with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, and mobility, while promoting independence and dignity.
• Collaborate with the team to develop and implement individualized care plans for residents, addressing their physical, emotional, and psychosocial needs.
• Provide wound care, dressing changes, and other nursing interventions as directed by the care plan and physician orders.
• Document nursing assessments, interventions, and observations accurately and timely in residents’ and physician orders.
• Document nursing assessments, interventions, and observations accurately and timely in residents’ health records.
• Communicate effectively with residents, their families, and caregivers, providing education and support regarding residents’ care plans, medications, and health status.
• Participate in care conferences and team meetings to discuss residents’ progress goals, and any changes in condition or care needs.
• Adhere to infection control protocols and maintain a clean, safe, and hygienic environment for residents, staff and visitors.
• Assist with admission, transfers, and discharges of residents, ensuring continuity of care and a smooth transition between care settings.
• Collaborate with other healthcare professionals, including registered nurses, physicians, therapists, and social workers, to optimize resident outcomes and promote team work.
• Perform all other duties assigned.