LPN - Licensed Practical Nurse - Day Shift

Homewood Living Williamsport•Williamsport, MD

About The Position

The Licensed Practical Nurse delivers nursing care to residents, including administering prescribed medications and treatments, maintaining accurate records, transcribing and carrying out physician orders, and assisting with physician visits. The role participates in resident care planning and assesses residents’ physical and psychological needs, responding according to nursing techniques and protocol. The LPN assigns and monitors daily care duties performed by Nursing Assistants and Hospitality Aides, assists in managing these team members, and provides direct resident care as responsibilities permit. The position also supports resident admissions and discharges, maintains the confidentiality of resident and personnel information, follows established policies and standards, and performs other functions as directed by a supervisor.

Requirements

Current and valid LPN license in the state where care will be provided.
Judgment capabilities, initiative, and dependability.
Ability to read, write, and understand English well.
Ability to stand, walk, stoop, twist, and turn frequently during an eight-hour shift.
Ability to lift 30 pounds to assist coworkers with resident lifts and transfers several times during a shift.
Ability to stand and walk distances constantly throughout the campus while evaluating residents, supporting line staff, and, at applicable facilities, responding to emergency needs.
Ability to push a medication cart while dispensing medications.
Ability to react quickly and decisively in emergencies and in response to unexpected resident behavior.
Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
Ability to communicate with residents at a level they can understand.

Responsibilities

Administer prescribed medications and treatments in accordance with approved nursing techniques.
Maintain accurate and descriptive records of residents’ medical and nursing care.
Assign daily resident care duties to Nursing Assistants and Hospitality Aides, and monitor and evaluate care delivery.
Transcribe and carry out physicians’ orders and assist with physician visits.
Participate in resident care planning.
Evaluate residents’ physical and psychological needs and respond using proper nursing techniques and protocol.
Assist with resident admissions and discharges.
Assist in managing Nursing Assistants and Hospitality Aides.
Provide direct resident care as time and responsibilities permit.
Treat information about residents, their conditions and families, and personnel matters as confidential.
Comply with Corporate and Departmental policies and procedures and maintain established standards and practices.
Perform other functions as directed by the supervisor.