LPN FULL TIME

Roosevelt Care Centers•Old Bridge, NJ

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Under direction, provides nursing care to residents in a long-term care facility. In the absence of an RN, acts as a Team Leader in a unit.

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license
Ability to act as Team Leader in the absence of an RN
Proficiency in administering medications and treatments
Skill in monitoring resident conditions and responding appropriately
Experience in documenting resident care and interventions
Familiarity with monitoring medications, lab/diagnostic results, and therapies
Ability to assist with MDS and care planning under RN direction
Capability to orient residents and families
Experience in initiating referrals to other departments/agencies
Knowledge of medical and emergency equipment operation
Experience in wound care rounds
Ability to orient and train new personnel
Understanding of departmental policies, procedures, quality assurance, safety, environmental, and infection control standards
Knowledge of Resident Bill of Rights

Provides direct care, such as administration of medications and treatments, to assigned residents.
Completes rounds as appropriate.
Monitors residents' condition and responds appropriately, notifying RN or Nursing Supervisor as needed.
Documents pertinent information regarding resident responses and nursing interventions in resident’s medical records.
Monitors specific data such as medications, lab/diagnostic results, and therapies.
Assists in the completion of MDS and care planning process under RN direction.
Orients residents and their families to the long-term care environment and maintains liaison with families.
Participates in committees and conferences, and orients and assists other clinical personnel.
Initiates appropriate referrals to other departments, services, and/or outside agencies for resident care.
Gives comprehensive patient/resident care.
Consults with supervisors and others regarding significant changes in resident’s condition and relays appropriate information to succeeding shift.
Ensures that medical and emergency equipment/devices, including alarms, are in operating condition, and are available and functioning.
Participates in wound care rounds.
Assists in the orientation and training of new personnel.
Maintains established departmental policies and procedures, objectives, quality assurance program, safety, environmental and infection control standards.
Promotes adherence to Resident Bill of Rights.