Licensed Practical Nurse

• 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 provide optimum 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 physician’s 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.
• Coordinates the planning, implementation, and evaluation of resident care services on a 24-hour basis.
• Utilizes knowledge of current trends and practice standards of nursing including geriatric, adult resident, and Assisted Living resident concepts to coordinate staff responsibility to provide quality care.
• Monitors staff compliance with facility policy and procedures, as well as state and federal regulations.
• Audits records to ascertain compliance with facility standards.
• Directs and supervises PCA, Home Health Aide, CNAs, and other team members as necessary.

Qualifications: Current NY State Licensed Practical Nurse & BLS

Education: Accredited LPN School