Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - American Technology Consulting

Purpose of Position/Summary:Incumbent works as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in the Nursing Department ofthe Indiana Veterans' Home. Performs all aspects of nursing care, within thescope of the Indiana Nurse Practice Act, with moderate supervision. Reports tothe unit manager, but also takes directives from the shift supervisor (RN) onthe evening and night shifts. May direct the work of Nurse Aide 4's and 5's,following predetermined standards and routines.Essential Duties/Responsibilities: * Administers medications and treatments in accordance with all accepted standards for administration; * Provides safe, efficient personal care of residents; * Uses recommended safety devices and follows infection control standards; * Answers call lights and residents' requests for assistance; * Adheres to resident's rights at all times; * Documents medications and treatments administered, and care provided; * Assists with orientation of new employees on the unit; * Participates in resident care planning, updating care plans and aide assignments; * Assesses residents, documents findings and reports to the physician; * Transcribes physicians orders; * Communicates resident change of condition to resident sponsors; * Destroys and documents same of discontinued medications; * Maintains correct controlled substance numbers during shift; * Completes required documentation of nursing notes, transfer forms and other records; * Assists with operation of the unit, including the monthly change over of records; * Completes and distributes nurse aide assignments; * Gives report to on-coming shift. * Schedule and assist with physician, optometrist, podiatrist, dentist appointments; * Administer and record employee health testing results.Nonessential Duties/Responsibilities:Provides 1:1 staffing if needed;Assists with resident activities on and off the unit;Responds to codes, provides care as needed, and completes requireddocumentation;Other related duties.Job Requirements: * Indiana Professional License or License from an NLC participating state required at time of submission. * Proficiency in computer skills and ability to learn other programs used in maintaining electronic medical records. * Hands On - American Heart Association CPR and BLS Certification required. * Dementia 6 hour certification is required prior to start. * LTC experience required. * EMR, Matrix Care experience preferred. (Highly Desired) * Experience with Memory Care. (Highly Desired) * Experience with short-term rehab. (Highly Desired)Supervisory Responsibilities/Direct Reports:May assign and review work of Nursing Attendants on the unit. Reports to theNursing Unit Manager.Difficulty of Work:Work involves complex judgement decisions, based on standard policies,procedures and sound nursingpractices.Responsibility:Work is of moderate complexity, with minimal supervision, requiring judgement todetermine the bestapplication of specialized knowledge. Failure to utilize good judgement may bedetrimental to residentcare.Personal Work Relationships:Works with residents, professional and non-professional staff, residents'families, visitors, volunteers andstaff from other facilities.Physical Effort:Must be able to walk and stand for long periods of time; must be able to bend,stoop, twist, reach aboveshoulders, push/pull, must be able to assist with lifting and transferringresidents, from 100 to 500+pounds, using a gait belt or other accepted practices, or with a mechanicaldeviceWorking Conditions:Work is generally on a nursing care unit, in a controlled environment; may beexposed to body fluids andcleaning chemicals; may be exposed to violent residents