LPN (Copy) - 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 the scope of the IndianaNurse Practice Act, withmoderate supervision. Reports to the unit manager, but also takes directivesfrom the shift supervisor(RN) on the evening and night shifts. May direct the work of Nurse Aide 4's and5's, followingpredetermined standards and routines.Essential Duties/Responsibilities:Administers medications and treatments in accordance with all accepted standardsfor 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 aideassignments;Assesses residents, documents findings and reports to the physician;Transcribes physicians orders;Communicates resident change of conditon 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 otherrecords;Assists with operation of the unit, including the monthly change over ofrecords;Completes and distributes nurse aide assignments;Gives report to on-coming shift.Schedule and assist with physician, optometrist, podiatrist, dentistappointments;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:Must be licensed as and maintain licensure as a Licensed Practical Nurse inIndiana; must maintain firstaid, mantoux and CPR certification. Ability to understand and communicate withresidents andunderstand and complete nursing forms; ability to follow verbal instructions;ability to provide nursing carepractices; ability to use medical equipment within scope of licensure; abilityto provide safe, efficientresident care, following all applicable state and Veterans' Administrationrules, IVH policies andprocedures and all HIPAA rules; must attend and complete all required inservicetraining; ability toprioritize workload; ability to be flexible; ability to assess resident's andreport to the physician; ability toadminister medications and treatments in a safe, efficient manner, recognizingmedication side effects;ability to know approved abbreviations and appropriate terminology; ability todocument in a legiblemanner.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