Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Company: Aperion Care Westchester
Location: Westchester
Posted on: September 3, 2024

Job Description:

SUMMARY: The LPN is responsible for providing direct nursing care to the residents, and to supervise the day-to-day nursing activities performed by nursing assistants. Such supervision must be in accordance with current federal, state, and local standards, guidelines, and regulations that govern our facility, and as may be required by the Director of Nursing to ensure that the highest degree of quality care is maintained at all times.ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESDirect the day-to-day functions of the nursing assistants. Meet with your assigned nursing staff, as well as support personnel, in planning the shifts services, programs and activities. Make written & oral reports/recommendations concerning the activities of the shift as required. Admit, transfer and discharge residents as required. Provide leadership to nursing personnel assigned to your unit/shift.Complete & file required recordkeeping forms/charts upon the residents admission, transfer and/or discharge. Receive & transcribe telephone orders from physicians & record on the Physicians Order Form. Chart nurses notes in an informative & descriptive manner that reflects the care provided to the resident, as well as the residents response to the care. Fill out and complete accident/incident reports & submit to Director as required. Perform routine charting duties as required & in accordance with established charting & documentation policies & procedures.Prepare & administer medications as ordered by the physician.Develop & maintain a good working rapport with inter-departmental personnel, as well as other departments within the facility to ensure that nursing services and activities can be adequately maintained to meet the needs of the residents. Create and maintain an atmosphere of warmth, personal interest and positive emphasis, as well as a calm environment throughout the unit and shift. Receive/give the nursing report upon reporting in and ending shift duty hours. Make rounds with physicians as necessary.Administer professional services such as: catheterization, tube feedings, suction, applying and changing dressings/bandages, packs, colostomy, and drainage bags, taking blood, giving massages and range of motion exercises, care for the dead/dying, etc., as required.Monitor your assigned personnel to ensure that they are following established safety regulations in the use of equipment and supplies.Maintain confidentiality of all resident care information including protected health information. Report known or suspected incidents of unauthorized disclosure of such information. Ensure that all nursing care is provided in privacy and that nursing service personnel knock before entering the residents room. Performs other duties as assigned.QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.Licensed Practical Nurse with current unencumbered state licensure.Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.Must be able to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action.Must be knowledgeable of nursing & medical practices & procedures, as well as laws, regulations, and guidelines that pertain to nursing care facilities.Current CPR Certification is requiredExperience in Long Term Care is preferred.APER789APERJOBSby Jobble

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