Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Job Description
QUALIFICATIONS: Must be LPN or RN currently licensed in the State of Arizona.
KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS:
Knowledge in techniques and practices in the healthcare of the elderly and disabled.
Thorough knowledge of the accepted practices/procedures in health and maintenance, including record keeping and documentation of planned care.
Ability to communicate orally and in writing.
Ability to establish and maintain good rapport with residents, staff and visitors
JOB DUTIES:
Administer medications and treatments as ordered by physician.
Accurately documents on the administration records as directed in nursing policies and procedures.
Assists with admissions, discharges and transfers of residents.
Reviews resident care, recommends changes, and implements changes when necessary.
Reviews physicians orders to insure accuracy of medication and treatment administration.
Orders necessary medications and treatment supplies for resident.
Maintains medication and treatment carts and medication room in clean orderly fashion.
Maintains record of medication room refrigerator temperature. Checks to insure appropriate temperature is maintained.
Keeps medication carts and room free from open, undated vials and outdated medications. Accountable for narcotic count and records.
Insures that catheter bags, tube feeding supplies and oxygen supplies are dated and clean.
Provides leadership in nonprofessional staff assigned to unit.
Instructs residents in self-help and self-care.
Reports discrepancies on all orders, diet etc. to charge nurse.
Participates in patient care planning by providing nursing input.
Develops and maintains good relationships with families and residents and exhibits empathy and understanding of their feelings and concerns.
Reports needs and concerns for in-services.
Recognizes safety hazards, addresses them and reports them to Supervisor or Unit coordinator.
Assist with resident care as necessary.