Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Job Description
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General Summary:
Located directly on the shores of the picturesque Chesapeake Bay and minutes from the charm and history of our state’s capital city, BayWoods of Annapolis is Maryland’s premiere waterfront Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC). Established in 2003, our community offers a variety of amenities that are uniquely ours, including walking trails, waterfront boardwalk, deck with panoramic views, and a pier.
BayWoods is a close-knit community with a small skilled nursing and assisted living facility. We offer superior care to our residents due to our excellent resident to caregiver ratios. Because of the dedication and passion of our staff, BayWoods has earned the distinction of being the Best Retirement Community in Annapolis from 2017-20 by What’s Up Magazine. When you work at BayWoods of Annapolis, you’ll work in a supportive environment that appreciates their employees and inspires you to make a difference with our seniors.
Essential job duties include but are not limited to:
1. Directs the day-to-day functions of the nursing assistants and medication aides in accordance with rules, regulations, and guidelines that govern the long-term care facility.
2. Ensure staffing sheet and assignment is completed for the shift.
3. Participate in shift-to-shift report with the team.
4. Ensure controlled substances are counted and without discrepancies in accordance with procedures.
5. Ensure nursing personnel comply with nursing procedures in the facility.
6. Participates in facility surveys (inspections) made by authorized government agencies as requested.
7. Admit, transfer and discharge residents as required.
8. Conduct nursing assessment(s) with resident and initiate responsive action.
9. Conduct resident medication reconciliation.
10. Assist in planning the nursing services portion of the resident’s discharge plan.
11. Complete accident and incident reports as necessary.
12. Complete and forward resident notifications to the appropriate departments as needed
13. Maintain daily census.
14. Contact MD/NP/RP in response to resident needs or change of condition.
15. Receive and process telephone and verbal orders form prescribers.
16. Transcribe prescriber’s orders to resident order sheets, MAR, TAR, care plans, etc. as appropriate.
17. Provide leadership to nursing personnel on your unit/shift.
18. Make daily rounds ensuring nursing personnel are performing work assignments in accordance with standards of care. Report concerns to supervisor.
Physical Requirements/Working conditions:
Physical Requirements/Working conditions:
Frequent standing, stooping, bending, stretching, squatting; and walking for up to 90% of the work day. May be exposed to blood and body fluids which may contain HIV and/or HBV; must be able to transport residents via wheelchair, geri-chair or shower chair, pushing up to 150 lbs. unassisted. Must be able to transfer, lift, turn and position a resident weighing up to 125 lbs. unassisted, or with the assistance of one for a resident weighing over 125 lbs. May be subjected to offensive odors and combative behavior. Must be able to reach up to a level of six feet; must be able to push a dietary cart up to 40 lbs. unassisted. Must be able to lift and carry up to 20 lbs. frequently and 50 lbs. occasionally.
EEO: Baywoods of Annapolis is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits employment discrimination based on race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, religion, physical and mental disability, National origin, genetic information, or marital status.