Weekend Baylor LPN 7a-7p

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. 

JOB DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

Administrative Functions

• Plan, assign, supervise and evaluate all responsibilities to be performed by members of the nursing staff under your supervision, so that care and services are provided on the basis of staff qualifications, resident acuity, required duties and physical layout of the facility.
• Provide leadership, mentoring and guidance to associates for whom you are responsible.
• As requested by the Director of Nursing or designee, assist in reviewing department policies, procedures and job descriptions and making recommendations for revisions.
• Implement and monitor 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 vital information related to resident care and facility practices. Develop staff assignments as indicated.
• Cooperate with other resident services to ensure that residents’ individual care plans are being followed.
• Participate in the facility’s quality improvement to discuss resident, personnel and facility related business.

JOB REQUIREMENTS: 

Education

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

Experience

         Must have prior supervisory experience with supervising CNA’s and other personnel.

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