LPN Personal Care Unit

Life Care Center of Sparta•Sparta, TN

About The Position

The LPN Personal Care Unit Licensed Practical Nurse delivers quality nursing care through interpersonal contact and provides care and services to help patients attain or maintain the highest practicable physical, mental, and psychosocial well-being in accordance with applicable laws, regulations, and Life Care standards. The role includes clinical supervision of CNAs, timely documentation, and monitoring and reporting changes in patient condition.

Requirements

Have attended an accredited LPN program.
Hold a current license or registration in the applicable state and maintain an active LPN/LVN license in good standing throughout employment.
Obtain CPR certification upon hire or during orientation and keep it current throughout employment.
Have advanced knowledge in the field of practice.
Be able to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant.
Be knowledgeable about practices, procedures, laws, regulations, and guidelines governing functions in a post-acute care facility.
Perform competently in applicable areas, including patient rights, safety, and sanitation.
Maintain confidentiality and adhere to company policies and Life Care’s Code of Conduct.
Read, write, speak, and understand English.
Be able to concentrate and use reasoning skills and good judgment.

Nice To Haves

One year of geriatric nursing experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Deliver quality nursing care to patients on the personal care unit.
Assign duties to CNAs, instruct them, and provide clinical supervision.
Chart appropriately and in a timely manner.
Monitor and report changes in patient condition.
Provide excellent customer service and maintain a positive attitude toward patients.
Assist in the evacuation of patients.
Maintain dependable, regular attendance.
Communicate and function productively on an interdisciplinary team.
Follow applicable laws, regulations, facility guidelines, and department programs, goals, objectives, policies, and procedures.
Maintain professional working relationships and confidentiality, follow company policies, and complete required compliance training.