LPN

Essential Functions:
 Documents the resident's condition and nursing needs.
 Accurately and promptly implements physicians' orders.
 Assigns nursing care to team members in accordance with the resident's needs and the person's capabilities
and qualifications.
 Supervises, directs and evaluates junior staff members and CNAs.
 Administers medications and performs treatments for assigned residents, and documents that treatment as
required by Company, and local, state and federal rules and regulations.
 Participates in orientation and in-service training for personnel.
 Assists physicians with special tests and procedures within the scope of state specified Nursing Practice Act.
 Ensures that supplies are utilized economically and that equipment is clean and maintained in a safe manner.
 Reports and records pertinent observations and reactions regarding residents.
 Coordinates nursing care of residents when scheduled for therapy or procedures by other departments.
 Assists with or institutes emergency measures for sudden adverse developments in residents.
 Interviews applicants and recommends hires. Participates in counseling, disciplinary action and termination
of staff, to extent permitted by state practice act.
 Supervises nursing unit, which includes scheduling and directing the nursing staff to extent permitted by state
practice act.
 Performs other tasks as assigned.
 Promotes interpersonal relationships and develops staff morale
 Assures that inventory and supplies are maintained on the unit and communicates need for housekeeping,
maintenance or dietary assistance.