Responsibilities :
The LPN is responsible for administration of all medications and treatments during their shift, according to the established medical and nursing care plan. Works under the direction of the Head / Charge Nurse to provideoptimum nursing care to all residents on the unit.
- Continuously evaluates behavior, symptoms, reactions and progress of residents and discusses findings with Nurse Manager / Charge Nurse.
- Administers and documents all medications according to established policies and procedures, physician's orders, and Department of Health regulations. - Performs all treatments according to physicians specific order and established policies and procedures.
- Discusses the need to discontinue or change a medication of treatment with the Nurse Manager / Charge Nurse.
- Orders prescribed medications, notifies pharmacy of discontinued medications : and ensures accuracy of medications and dosages when received from pharmacy.