Licensed Practical Nurse 3/2 split, Consistent Resident Assignment 7a-7p or 7p-7a

JOB SUMMARY: 

 The primary purpose of the Licensed Practical Nurse position is to provide direct nursing care to residents as a member of an interdisciplinary team of care providers and to plan, supervise and evaluate the day-to-day nursing activities performed by nursing assistants. 

The primary purpose of the Licensed Practical Nurse position is to provide direct nursing care to residents as a member of an interdisciplinary team of care providers and to plan, supervise, and evaluate the day-to-day nursing activities performed by nursing assistants. 

 The primary purpose of the Licensed Practical Nurse position is to provide direct nursing care to residents as a member of an interdisciplinary team of care providers and to plan, supervise and evaluate the day-to-day nursing activities performed by nursing assistants. 

JOB DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Plan, assign, supervise, and evaluate all responsibilities to be performed by nursing staff members under your supervision so that care and services are provided based on staff qualifications, resident acuity, required making, and the facility's physical layout.
• Provide leadership, mentoring, and guidance to associates you are responsible for.
• As requested by the Director of Nursing or designee, assist in reviewing department policies, procedures, and job descriptions and making recommendations for and implementing compliance with all established policies and procedures.
• Meet regularly with your assigned nursing staff and support personnel to plan and communicate appropriate care-related services and activities for your residents, communicate residents' concerns and needs, and discuss other discussions related to resident care and facility practices. Develop staff assignments as indicated.
• Cooperate with other resident services to ensure that residents' care plans are being followed.
• Participate in the facility's quality improvement by discussing resident, personnel, and facility-related business.
• Meet with other nursing service and facility staff regularly and participate on a scheduled basis to assist in identifying and correcting problem areas and/or improving service through
• discussions made by your assigned personnel and communicate such information to the Director of Nurse in facility surveys made by authorized regulatory agencies.
• Participate in the admission, transfer, and discharge of residents as required.

JOB REQUIREMENTS: 

Education

• Must be a graduate of an accredited school for Licensed Practical Nurses with a current, unencumbered, active license to practice as an LPN.

      Must have prior supervisory experience with supervising CNAs and other personnel.

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