LPN

Clinical Processes & Procedures

o Ensure that resident’s charts are updated and free of errors.

o Openly communicate with the Medical Director and DON relating to resident diagnoses and treatment plans.

oCollaborate with the clinical team in establishing a treatment plan.

o Provide direct resident care following the treatment plan, this may include tasks such as administering medication, etc.

Staffing

o Makes walking rounds between shifts and whenever necessary to supervise and monitor work performance in terms of resident care, staff regulations and efficiency of service.

Survey Readiness

o Report occupational exposures to needle sticks, blood, body fluids, infectious materials, and hazardous chemicals in accordance with facility policy and procedures governing accidents and

incidents.

o Participates in all inspections of nursing care by outside agencies.

o Complete all documentation as recommended by Federal and State Guidelines.

o Ensure that reportable events are communicated in a timely fashion.

o Ensure that nursing notes are informative and complete regarding the cares and services provided to the resident.

Unit Management

o Listen to shift report and keep open lines of communication with supervisor, co-workers and on- coming shift.

o Attend nurses and team meetings as scheduled and / or assigned.

o Maintain professional relationships with physicians and other providers.

o Respond to all emergency situations within the facility.

o Promoterehabilitationnursingontheunits.

o Perform physical and psychological nursing assessments on residents when necessary.

o Report all unusual circumstances that may involve the safety and well-being of the residents and staff directly to the DON.

• Performs other duties as assigned.
30+ days ago