LPN Post Acute LTC - Evening

Job Description:

RequirementsDEPARTMENT: NursingJOB REPORT TO: Unit Manager GENERAL SUMMARY: Provides nursing care services consistent with responsibilities of LPN. PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:Observe and report symptoms and conditions of residents.Administer medications as prescribed by physician.Give treatments as ordered.Count narcotics and maintain record of same.Maintain records reflecting resident condition, medication, treatments and progress.Transcribe physician written and telephone orders.Place drug orders.Assist with completion of nursing history and assessment, MDS, and care plans.Assist in orientation and supervision of nursing staff.Perform direct resident care as necessary.Conform to recognized nursing practice and facility policies and procedures.Participate in ongoing in-service education.Assume Charge Nurse Responsibilities when necessary.Prepare/coordination of CNA assignmentsResponsible to call MDs. Book tests, labs, x-rays, and medical appointmentsAssist the MDs in making rounds and preparing charts for MD signaturesCheck meal tray for accuracyDirectly supervise CNAsPerform all treatments and assessments as requiresPerform resident admissions and dischargesNotify MD/NP of any changes in resident statusNotify family members/HCP of changes in treatment statusDocumentation/nurses notesResponsible for updating care plansAnswers to nurse managers PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTSAble to lift up to fifty pounds.Able to push/pull forty pounds.Able to stand for up to four (4) hours per day.Able to bend, squat, and stoop to floor level.Able to kneel.Able to walk.Able to reach heights of up to four and one-half feet.Able to see and hear with or without prosthesesAble to move intermittentlyAble to cope with physical and mental job stress REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIESAbility to recognize changes in the condition of residents and to take action required.Able to read, write and speak in English in a legible and understandable manner.Current CPR/AED Certification EDUCATIONLicensed in the State of Massachusetts as a Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse. Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.

Position Urgency:
Normal

Shifts:
Evening Shift 3p-11p

State License Details:
Must Be Currently Active

Minimum Years of Experience:
3

Minimum Guaranteed Hours:
40

Sub Specialty:
Long Term Care (LTC), LPN

General Certifications:, General Certifications(BLS/BCLS)

Nursing Certifications:

Contract Length in Weeks:
13