JOB SUMMARY – LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE (LPN)

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) is responsible to the Unit Manager and its residents for rendering nursing care in the Skilled Nursing Unit or Dementia Care Unit at Sayre Healthcare Center on the campus of Sayre Christian Village. Successful LPN candidate will be able to identify individual resident needs, according to dependent and independent nursing functions and conformance with recognized nursing techniques, procedures, and established standards based on the scope of practical nursing, under the direction/delegation of the Unit Manager or Charge Nurse.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS of the LPN

• Responsible for providing outstanding care to a group of residents/patients.
• Notifies charge nurse and/or physician when a change in a resident’s condition occurs.
• Make daily rounds to see each resident and as needed throughout the designated shift.
• Assess residents upon admission to develop interim care plan and further assess to develop long term care plan.
• Responsible for updating care plans as warranted and required.
• Administer medications and treatments to residents; monitor the administration of intravenous fluids; place orders for medication from the pharmacy.
• Confer with residents and family members; make referrals to other departments when appropriate.
• Maintain accountability for controlled substances; inventory medications and at the beginning and end of each shift notify supervisor of discrepancies.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS ESSENTIAL TO PERFORM THE DUTIES OF THE JOB of the LPN

• Frequently communicates with employees, residents, family members, physicians etc.
• Occasionally lifts objects weight up to 50 pounds.
• Frequently remains in a standing position.
• Frequently stoops, kneels, or bends when assisting residents and coworkers with resident needs.
• Must be able to use all body limbs up to 100 percent capacity.

EXPERIENCE & EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS of the LPN

• 2-3 years experience preferred but not required as a licensed nurse in areas including but not limited to Skilled Nursing Facility, Dementia Care, Short Term Rehabilitation, or Orthopedics
• Active KY Licensed Practical Nurse License