Licensed Practical Nurse-LPN (The Hoy Center)

Westminster-Canterbury on Chesapeake Bay & Senior Options, LLC•Virginia Beach, VA

5h•Onsite

About The Position

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) provides nursing and clinical intervention and medication administration for assigned residents on a nursing unit and insures smooth operations of the unit for a designate shift. Administers medications for the unit(s) assigned in compliance with state regulations. Always model our core values of respect, passion, and professionalism, and hold others accountable for doing the same.

Requirements

Active, unencumbered LPN license in the state of Virginia (or compact)
Current CPR certification
Must have at least one year of nursing experience, one of which is in a long-term care facility.
Flu-Vaccinated

Nice To Haves

Experience with Microsoft and Google Applications.

Responsibilities

Perform blood glucose monitoring, inhalation treatments, and other physical prescribed medical treatments/diagnostic test.
Maintain medication and resident's records, responsible for electronic input of resident's data in EHR system.
Transmit requests including scans and/or faxes medication refill requests per policy.
Communicate and coordinate care with residents and their families.
Document and lead in the documentation of resident care.
Inspect the environment, identify environmental problems and initiate requests for correction as needed.
Identify, report and document incidents and accidents; participate in investigation as necessary.
Review, transcribe and implement physician orders.
Communicate with resident's physicians as directed.
Implement, practice and assure staff adheres to infection control measures.
Lead CNAs (Certified Nursing Assistant).
Participate in continuing education programs to maintain competency.
Support and participate in community and departmental quality assurance programs.
Ensure that unit practices are consistent with regulatory requirements.
Perform all other duties as assigned.