Lvn, Al/Mc, Prn

Lifespace Communities•Abilene, TX

About The Position

The Licensed Practical Nurse participates with the interdisciplinary team to review, plan, coordinate, and evaluate resident care. The role documents residents’ conditions and nursing needs accurately and promptly, and reports pertinent observations and reactions in a timely manner. The nurse directs and monitors nursing assistant assignments, adjusting them based on census and level of care required. Responsibilities also include administering and documenting treatments and medications, initiating physician orders, and communicating with families about medication or resident changes. The nurse establishes protocols to keep care plans current and accurate while reflecting each resident’s individuality, and coordinates admissions, discharges, and transfers to support quality customer service.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited Licensed Practical Nurse program.
Licensed Practical Nurse license, certifications, and other licensure required by state regulations.

Responsibilities

Participate with the interdisciplinary team to review, plan, coordinate, and evaluate resident care.
Document resident conditions and nursing needs accurately and in a timely manner.
Report pertinent observations and reactions regarding residents in a timely manner.
Develop, direct, and monitor nursing assistant assignments, adjusting them based on census and required level of care.
Execute treatments as necessary and document reactions to medications and treatments.
Generate, prepare, administer, and chart medications.
Initiate physician orders.
Facilitate communication with families regarding medication changes and changes in residents’ conditions.
Establish protocols to ensure care plans are continually reviewed and contain updated, accurate information reflecting each resident’s individuality.
Coordinate admissions, discharges, and transfers to deliver quality customer service.