Licensed Practical Nurse (Weekend Special)

Basic Purpose

To provide direct nursing care activities and supervision of Certified Nursing Assistants within the parameters of his / her license to practice as a License Practical Nurse in the state of Louisiana; to support the mission and philosophy of BSI, Inc.

Major Duties & Responsibilities

A. Directing / Providing Resident Care in Nursing.

• Observe the condition of the resident, record any pertinent changes in the resident’s condition in the medical record and notify the attending physician, responsible party, and nursing administration.
• Take vital signs as ordered by the attending physician and record findings in the medical record.
• Assess and orient new residents upon admission.
• Continuously re-assess residents.
• Participate in the care planning process including : assessment, formulation, implementation, evaluation, and revision.
• Collect, label, and arrange for transfer of specimens to laboratory as ordered by the attending physician.
• Perform wound care / treatments as ordered by the attending physicians, document appearance of wounds and procedures performed.
• Administer medications as ordered by the attending physician document on the medication administration record. Follow policies and procedures for pharmacy services as listed in the Healthcare Policy and Procedure Manual.
• Assist physician with procedures and rounds
• Assure accuracy of food and fluid documentation by the Certified Nursing Assistants.
• Communicate with Dietary all admissions and discharges via the Communication Form.
• Answer resident call lights.
• Follow facility policies and procedures in the event of a residents’ death.
• Maintain Medication and Treatment Carts to State Standards.
• Assist residents with ADLs as required.
• Provide a report to the oncoming shift.
• Communicate with Social Services when resident or family issues arise.

B. Supervise the work of the Nursing Assistants assigned to Nursing

C. Observe Federal, State, and Local Laws / Regulation and Administrative Polices of Nursing at Lambeth House.

Minimum Qualifications

Typical Physical Demands