LPN PT DAY Memory Care

Licensed Practical Nurse Part Time Day Shift 10:00am-6:30pm week 1: sun thurs week 2: mon sat

Summary of Position

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) plays an integral role in the success of our team, our community and creating a place our residents are proud to call home. The primary purpose of this position is to provide high quality, holistic nursing care in accordance with nursing practice standards and health care regulations which govern the practice of professional nursing. Lead or direct licensed and non-professional staff in the delivery of direct resident care and support functions.

Essential Job Functions

Nursing Care Functions

• Conduct the daily nursing functions in accordance with current rules, regulations, and guidelines that govern the long-term care facility/assisted living communities.
• Ensure that all nursing personnel assigned to you comply with the written policies and procedures including the safety program.
• Admit, transfer, and discharge residents with documentation regarding care and service provided.
• Participate in the orientating new residents/family members to the facility.
• Make rounds with health care providers, Hospice staff and Home Health staff as needed.
• Utilize nursing personnel qualifications according to the resident's care plan, service plans and health care provider orders.

Communication/Documentation Functions

• Complete daily clinical and environmental rounds to evaluate resident care being provided and report significant events.
• Meet and resolve issues with residents and/or family members. Report significant issues to the supervisor.
• Participate in facility surveys (inspections) as requested by management.
• May be responsible for clinical programs as directed, e.g., dementia, wound care, quality assurance, infection control, admissions, and falls.
• Complete initial assessments as requested and assist or develop interim care plan/service plans.
• Update, review, and transcri...