LPN, 11pm-7am, MON-FRI, Assisted living

SUMMARY OF POSITION

Provides professional nursing care according to the ANA Standards of Nursing Practice, in conformance with the scope of practice, plan of care and physician / nursing orders ensuring that the highest quality of nursing care is delivered in accordance with the established standards and procedures.

PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Administer medicines (p.o., IM, subq), perform special care treatments and procedures such as dressings, in and out catheterizations.
• Process medical and nursing orders, according to facility policy and procedure.
• Operate necessary equipment properly to carry out physician orders.
• Intervene, according to facility policy and procedure, in emergencies and life-threatening situations.
• Report timely with pertinent data in a concise manner between outgoing and incoming shifts.
• Perform other activities as assigned.
• Chart significant and meaningful observations of the residents reflecting nursing process.
• Assess and identify resident problems, symptoms, and behavioral changes.
• Supervise ancillary nursing staff effectively.
• Collaborate with all members of the health care team to promote quality resident care.
• Communicate with physicians as necessary.
• Communication skills reflect caring and respect for residents, families and other members of the health care team.
• Knowledgeable legal guidelines and ethical standards of the LPN in the state of Tennessee.
• Attend 12 in-service programs yearly to maintain competency expectations.
• Knowledge of Trezevant’s Mission, vision and values.
• Report for work on time, as scheduled as outlined in the Employee Handbook.

Scope of Authority / Reporting :

The License Practical Nurse (LPN) will make clinical decisions. This position reports to the Director of Nursing and / or designee.

Qualifications

License