What are the responsibilities and job description for the LPN position at Bedrock Care?
Openings on all 3 shifts. Fulltime, Part time, Weekend Baylor and PRN
As a member of the interdisciplinary team, the Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) assumes responsibility and accountability for nursing services delivered to assigned residents of a designated unit for one shift. The LPN Nurse provides direct care, administers treatments and medications, organizes and distributes daily assignments to direct care staff consistent with staff competency and each individual resident's comprehensive resident assessment and plan of care. Supervises direct care staff and makes decisions about resident care needs during shifts concerning scope of clinical competence, consistent with facility policies and procedures. Ensures that “Flow of Care” is followed. Makes daily compliance rounds on assigned unit at least at beginning and at end of shift to observe, examine or interview residents, to verify information from ongoing shift, to monitor regulatory compliance, to determine staff assignments, and provides/ receives report. Develops and distributes resident care assignments to direct care staff. Assignments match resident needs with skills of direct care staff, and maintain consistency to the extent practicable. Adjusts assignments according to availability of qualified staff. Changes assignments if necessary during shift to meet resident needs.
Experience
- Previous long-term care experience is desirable.
Education & Qualifications
· Must possess, at a minimum, a Nursing Degree from an accredited college or university, or graduate from an approved LPN program.
· Must possess a current, unencumbered, active license to practice as a LPN in Pennsylvania.
· CPR Certification required.
