Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) – Full & Part Time

Under the direct supervision of Registered Nurse, the Licensed Practical Nurse provides nursing care within the scope of licensure for assigned residents according to established nursing standards and SHNH policies and procedures while assuring resident safety.

Reports to the Director of Nursing
Class: Union

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ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Administers medication, performs treatments and resident care responsibilities as prescribed.
Consults with and keeps the RN informed of activities, symptoms, reactions, and changes in the resident’s condition.
Provides pain management and educates the patient and family
Administers medications following the 5 rights of medication within the scope of practice.
Assist with the rehabilitation and treatment of patients in accordance with the plan of care.
Assists physicians with examinations treatments and special procedures and performs services requiring technical and manual skills as directed by the Registered Nurse Treats residents and families with respect and dignity. Identifies and addresses psychosocial, cultural and religious/spiritual needs of residents and families and communicates to the Social services
Obtain required consents for treatment
Interacts professionally with resident/family and involves them in the formation of the plan of care
Assists with admitting, discharging and transferring of residents
Accurately documents resident condition in the nurses notes (EMR) Taking lab samples from patients including urine and stool
Taking and recording residents’ vital signs such as B/P, Temp, Pulse, Respirations height and weight
Feeding of residents who cannot feed themselves
Recording fluid and food intake
Initiate tube feedings as ordered
Preparing and giving injections and enemas
Monitoring and changes catheters
Maintaining the resident’s room and equipment to ensure proper functioning and safety.
Performing clerical work answering _phones, booking appointments.
Participating in the development of the residents individualized plan of care
Accurately document all care given and orders received
Initiates emergency assistance per policies and procedures
Initiates CPR procedures when there is a sudden cessation of heart beat or respirations unless an active DNR in place
Maintain the confidentiality of the residents clinical record
Practices within the scope of the Illinois Nurse Practices act and understands legal consequences of nursing action
Carrying out the resident plan of care under the direction of the RN, including addressing changes in resident’s condition, provides and documents observations and delivery of care according to established guidelines
Accurately transcribes and implements authorized healthcare professionals orders as necessary
Simple wound care
Assist in maintaining department budget through appropriate monitoring/usage of unit and resident supplies and monitoring of staff time (appropriate breaks and meals).
Report discrepancies to the DON or designee
Assist with orientation and ongoing mentoring of peers
Assigning supervising and assisting C.N.A’s in responsibilities/assignments such as feeding assistance, recording food and fluid intake, maintaining resident’s room and equipment and environment of care, answering call lights, toileting residents, maintaining resident use of medical equipment such as catheters and oxygen etc. Making needed appointments for residents, addressing care issues and calling physicians, lab pharmacy, family etc.
Initiating and completing all incident reports, concern forms, missing items reports etc. Performs other duties as assigned by the DON, ADON, or RN Supervisor

MATERIAL AND EQUIPMENT USED

Medical records (charts) and all related forms.
Diagnostic and consulting reports
Staffing schedules, feeding tube pumps, blood glucose monitor machine, IV pumps, blood pressure machine, oxygen analyzer, oxygen tanks and concentrators, suction machine, SCD machine, ear thermometer, electric lifts & stands, weight scales, fax machines and computers.

EDUCATION AND PREVIOUS RELATED EXPERIENCE

Graduation from an accredited school of nursing and possession of an encumbered license.

Knowledge of:

Long-term care and supervision.
Point Click Care medical record software Computer applications related to work.
Multiple step calculations using algebraic and geometric principles.
Recognition of definitions for difficult or uncommon jargon and technical terms based on context, figure out general underlying principles of advanced procedures and concepts.
Write strong, high consistent business communications that are related to overall business functioning.
Preparing clear and concise reports, correspondence and other written materials. Engage in formal one-on-one verbal interactions with company personnel and external customers.

General Ability to:

Ability to speak and write in a clear, concise, creative and professional manner.
Ability to establish and maintain positive and effective working relationships with staff, residents and family members.
Ability to determine outcome of resident care and staff performance. o Discipline staff and input changes in policies and procedures.

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