Licensed Practical Nurse

Job Description

Position Title : Licensed Practical Nurse DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS : The work involves responsibility for performing nursing services in the care and treatment of residents.

Direct supervision is received from a Charge Nurse. Supervision may be exercised over Nursing Assistants and unit helpers.

Does related work as required.

• TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES :
• Assists new residents in adjusting to unit, philosophy and goals;
• Report to Charge Nurse any accident or change of condition of resident and documents on progress notes in chart;
• Discusses clinical issues regarding resident care with Charge Nurse;
• Works as a member of the interdisciplinary team to Assist with preparation, implementation and continuing evaluation of the care plan;
• Observes, records and reports progress or any change in resident's condition;
• Updates the care plan as needed;
• Carries out therapeutic treatments;
• Administers and dispenses medications (with exception of I.V.) to residents, observing for side effects and effectiveness;
• Secures / accounts for control drugs;
• Maintains nursing care and administrative records and reports;
• Attends staff meetings and in-service programs. FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSON CHARACTERISTICS :
• Working knowledge of current nursing practice;
• Skill in the application of current practical nursing procedures and techniques of resident care;
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing;
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships;
• Dependability, resourcefulness, good observation skills and professionalism;
• Ability to operate medical equipment (e.g., suction machine, oxygen units, vaporizer);
• Ability to maintain detailed records and prepare reports;
• Physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS :
• A) Completion of a course of study approved by the New York State Education Department as qualifying for Licensed Practical Nurse and licensure to practice as a Licensed Practical Nurse in New York State; or
• B) Completion of a course of study approved by the New York State Education Department as qualifying for Licensed Practical Nurse and a limited permit
• to practice as a Licensed Practical Nurse in New York State. Possession of license within six months of appointment.
16 days ago