Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Job Description :

POSITION OVERVIEW : (Primary Purpose of Position) As a member of the nursing team and under the supervision of a

Registered Professional Nurse, provides supportive nursing care to residents within an assigned unit; performs a wide variety of resident care activities and supportive services for assigned residents.

Minimum Qualifications :

Currently licensed or otherwise duly authorized to practice as a Licensed Practical Nurse in the State of New York.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS : (List in order of importance to role and me spent on function)

• Interacts with all persons (including residents, family members / visitors, workforce members, volunteers, vendors, and others) based on the organization’s ICARE values (Integrity, Compassion,
• Accountability, Respect, and Excellence).
• Administers nursing care to residents as assigned.
• Assists RN in admission process, daily care, discharge process, and participates in the planning, implementing, and evaluation of nursing care.
• Administers medications, treatments, and performs nursing procedures in a safe, competent, and timely manner. Documents in the resident’s medical record per policy and procedure.
• Ensures care and services rendered are recorded in the medical record in a timely and accurate manner.
• Reports resident change in condition, pain, discomfort, concerns, and other responses to the
• Registered Nurse / supervisor in a timely manner.
• Reinforces, supports, and provides health care instructions to residents and their families / healthcare representative.
• Participates with other team members in planning, implementing, and evaluating nursing care and other resident activities.
• Observes, records, and reports resident’s vital signs, symptoms, and general condition to the appropriate individuals(s) based on facility policy and procedure.
• Demonstrates safety awareness and follows protocols for fire, disaster, adverse events (code management, elopement), infection control, and other safety practices.
• Maintains competency and proficiency in nursing care standards. Aends all mandatory classes, and participate in the continuing Education program and other appropriate learning experiences.
• Completes all assigned mandatory Education / in-services in a timely manner.
• Participate in performance improvement activities and other committees as assigned.
• Fosters an environment that is safe, caring, and promotes the well-being of residents, including abuse / neglect prevention, person-centered care planning and delivery, and serves as an advocate for resident’s / family needs.
• Reports any knowledge of abuse, neglect, mistreatment, misappropriation of resident property, and exploitation immediately based on policy and procedure.
• Assists in the unit-based training of new / novice licensed practical nurses as assigned by the Registered
• Nurse / Nurse Educator.
• Performs other nursing functions related to resident care and nursing service, as delegated by the
• Nursing Service Administration.
• Adheres to the facility’s dress code and code of conduct.
30+ days ago