Licensed Practical Nurse - PT

Key Responsibilities

• Provides resident care in the form of treatment, medication, and diagnostic procedures as delegated by the Delegating Nurse or designate physician
• Initiates corrective action to resident care if assigned resident shows no sign of improvement. Informs the Delegating Nurse of concerns or issues of the resident care and obtains approval for corrective action to be taken.
• Completes and distributes nursing reports to the Delegating Nurse and the designate physician within the given time requirement.
• Obtains any residents follow up report from current shift nurse and records sufficient information. Reports any necessary changes and/or follow up actions necessary to Delegating Nurse.
• Provides upcoming shift nurses with the obtained resident report and any follow up or special care necessary. Documents in daily open charting any orders given to nurses or assistants in regards to care of resident.
• Performs review of charts and resident information with all new admissions to the Assisted Living neighborhood.
• Transcribes all medication and treatment orders to resident's chart within the same day of admission. Sends to Delegating Nurse to sign off on all listed information.
• Verifies all orders with the Delegating Nurse and/or current physician before placing order with the designated pharmacy.
• Ensures cross-training is provided to shift employees as needed and appropriate.
• Identifies unacceptable performance and behavior exhibited by employees and takes appropriate action; utilizes progressive discipline policy when appropriate and maintains documentation as required.
• Delegates care tasks to all GNA/CNA's based on qualification and competency of the GNA/CNA. Follows up with the GNA/CNA to ensure proper care and documentation has been provided.
• Maintains resident confidentiality and privacy at all times according to policies and procedures; uses discretion when discussing confidential matters.
• Demonstrates courteous and cooperative behavior with residents, families, co-workers, subordinates, supervisors, and other department staff.

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