Copy of LPN

KORU HEALTH LLC•Brookfield, WI

About The Position

The LPN provides direct and indirect nursing care to residents and supervises Resident Assistants’ day-to-day nursing activities. The position is responsible for maintaining quality care in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local standards, guidelines, regulations, and facility policies. Duties include nursing assessment and care, medication administration, documentation, coordination with physicians and other care team members, personnel leadership, staff training, safety, care planning, and protection of resident rights. The LPN may receive delegated administrative authority, responsibility, and accountability from a Registered Nurse.

Requirements

Maintain a current nursing license.
Maintain current CPR certification if required.
Provide documentation of current license and CPR certification to the facility.
Demonstrate the education, knowledge, and skill ordinarily expected of an individual who has completed an approved professional nursing education program.
Follow the Resident Bill of Rights and protect resident confidentiality.
Demonstrate good working habits.

Responsibilities

Direct the day-to-day functions of Resident Assistants and ensure nursing personnel follow applicable policies, procedures, and job descriptions.
Coordinate with ancillary services and families to maintain residents’ overall care, and participate in the facility’s quality assurance program.
Complete administrative records, medical forms, reports, evaluations, studies, and charting; complete required documentation accurately and on time.
Evaluate referrals and residents for admission, transfer, and discharge, and review discharge plans as needed.
Collaborate with appropriate physicians to ensure continuity of resident care.
Prepare and administer prescribed medications in accordance with facility procedures and applicable requirements; supervise Resident Assistants during medication administration as needed.
Order prescribed medications, supplies, and equipment as necessary, and report medication or narcotic discrepancies to the RN, DON, or Administrator.
Help determine shift staffing requirements, develop work assignments, evaluate the nursing workforce as directed, and provide leadership to assigned nursing personnel.
Inform staff about new admissions and greet new residents, assess their status, and gather pertinent information.
Implement nursing objectives and standards, make nursing-care decisions, provide nursing services, and carry out or supervise restorative and rehabilitative programs.
Consult with attending physicians regarding residents’ care, treatment, and rehabilitation as needed.
Attend and assist with orientation and training, maintain required licensure and CPR certification, and provide ongoing staff training in accordance with Wisconsin CBRF requirements.
Provide and maintain safe resident care, supervise appropriate assistance with activities of daily living, and ensure assigned personnel participate in fire safety and disaster preparedness drills.
Review and update individual service plans as residents’ conditions change, follow care plans, and ensure care-plan requirements are documented and communicated to assigned nursing personnel.
Uphold resident rights and confidentiality; ensure nursing personnel understand residents’ rights and responsibilities; review complaints and grievances and report actions taken to the Director of Nursing or Administrator.
Treat residents, staff, and visitors with dignity and respect, contribute to teamwork, and help maintain a calm, warm, and resident-focused environment.
Be available and on call in the evenings and on weekends as required.