LPN - Licensed Practical Nurse

Harbor Retirement Associates•Branford, CT

38d

About The Position

Provides direct individual nursing care to assigned residents based on nursing standards and under the supervision of the Director of Resident Care (DRC). Also maintains compliance with all state and federal regulations and the standards of HRA.

Responsibilities

Ensures quality and safe delivery of health services to residents.
Implements plan of care formulated by physician and DRC
Provides accurate and timely documentation of care given
Assesses and provides resident and family/care giver information pertinent to diagnosis or plan of care
Administers medication per physicians orders. Documents properly on MAR. Observers for any adverse reaction and notifies physician accordingly
Assembles resident charts, resident records and checks that all necessary forms are complete and accurate
Prepares incident/accidents reports for residents as needed per policy and documents appropriately
Maintains safe and healthy working environment and uses safe work methods and procedures in accordance with clinical standards
Assist resident in learning appropriate self-care activities
Organizes and monitors associates and materials resources necessary for meeting the needs of the residents under his/her care
Recognizes emergencies and life-threatening situations and initiates appropriate action(s)
Maintains confidentiality and resident rights regarding all residents personal information
Performs any other duties requested by supervisor
The ability to work in safe and alert manner
The ability to take ownership for associate's safety and the safety of the residents