LPN
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Overview:Position SummaryIn this role, you will be responsible for providing direct nursing care to the residents and supervising the day-to-day nursing activities performed by certified nursing assistants in accordance with current federal, state, and local regulations as well as established facility policies and procedures.Essential Functions, Key Duties, & Responsibilities* Direct the daily activities of the certified nursing assistants and resident care associates in accordance with current federal, state and local regulations and established company policies and procedures.* Follow the nursing model to promote holistic care for the residents.* Ensure that policies and procedures are complied with by nursing personnel assigned.* Participate in the admission, discharge and transfers of residents as required.* Assess for changes in residents' status, notifying the physician and resident's family or representative and documenting accordingly.* Transcribe physician orders to medical record and carry out orders as written.* Prepare and administer medications as per physicians' orders and observe for adverse effects as indicated.* Perform wound treatments per physicians' orders, observe for changes and documents accordingly as indicated.* Schedule follow up appointments for residents and transportation needs as indicated.* Provide nursing leadership to nursing personnel assigned to the unit.* Provide direct care skills such as colostomy changes, tube feedings, wound care, suctioning, IV administration, etc. in accordance with current policies and procedures.* Perform rounds to ensure resident needs are being met and personnel are performing their assigned duties.* Collaborate with other members of the interdisciplinary team as needed to ensure residents' needs are holistically met.* Report any incidents or unusual occurrences to the community's leadership team.* Ensure that there is adequate stock of medications, supplies, equipment and notify appropriate personnel of needs.* Initiate, review and update care plans as required.* Participate in the survey process when inspection surveys arise.* May participate in QAPI activities as needed or assigned.* Ensure that infection control principles are followed and help correct deficiencies in practice as noted.* Report any allegations of abuse, neglect, misappropriation of property, exploitation, or mistreatment of residents to supervisor and/or administrator.* Perform other duties as assigned.* Comply with all policies and procedures and any updates.Position RequirementsEducation : Bachelor's Degree in NursingLicenses/Certifications: Current unrestricted license as a Registered Nurse (RN) in practicing state and a current CPR certificationExperience : 1+ years of clinical nursing experience, preferably in geriatricsSkills & Abilities:* Ability to demonstrate compassion when working with residents.